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 CONTENTS SUMMER 2013 / VOLUME 26, NO. 2

IN EVERY ISSUE
CARING & SHARING
10 FUN IN THE SUN HAT
10 12
Design by Bendy Carter
This stylish and versatile sun
hat is an ideal gift for campers,
beachgoers or anyone who spends
sunny days outdoors.
BEGINNER’S CORNER
12 BEACH BLING ANKLET
Design by Bonnie Barker
Put your best foot forward and give
your beach look some bling with a
sparkling beaded ankle bracelet.
LEARN IT! DO IT!
14 SPLIT INFINITIVE: AN
INTRODUCTION TO
TAPESTRY OVERLAY
By Lori M. Carlson
Discover the fun of combining
traditional tapestry crochet with
16
modern overlay techniques to bring
new dimension to crochet work.
16 SPLIT INFINITIVE PILLOW
Design by Lori M. Carlson
Use the technical skills taught
in our informative article on page
14 to create a cool, artistic-
inspired pillow.
20
EASY AS 1-2-3
20 SURVIVAL BRACELETS
Designs by Laurinda Reddig
For the outdoor enthusiast, here’s
a great gift idea that could even be
a possible lifesaver!

DEPARTMENTS A Note From the Editor 6 / Fan Forum 6 / Crochet in the News 8 / Previews 95 / Stitch Guide 96 / Buyer’s Guide 97 /
Standards & Symbols 97 / Crochet! at a Glance 98

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 A NOTE FROM FAN FORUM
THE EDITOR FROM OUR READERS I LOVE, LOVE that tan pullover
It’s hard to be- [Lodge Sweater]. It looks so comfy!
lieve it’s summer al- —MELINDA PAGAN
ready and time to
enjoy some lazy days of fun in the Love the blue sweater!

sun. Whether you’re heading off to —KATHLEEN CRONIN

a beach vacation, visiting the local

Love the blanket! It looks so stun-
swimming pool or just relaxing on a
ning on the couch! A huge inspiration.
sunny deck or patio at home, make
—MELANIE HUMAN
sure you keep lots of crochet
an d
Newsst ccess a inspiration close at hand. Adorable patterns … I especially
c a n a
b u ye r s ve r s i o n o f This issue includes a num- like shawls and scarves … so versatile!
di g i t a l th e
ue with ber of fun, creative pat- —BARBARA LYMAN
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of C along and can be complet- All of the patterns in the mag are
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CROCHET IN THE NEWS BY EDIE ECKMAN
WONDER CLIPS
Ever need a second (or third) pair
of hands when it comes time to sew
your crocheted pieces together? Safety
pins can catch on the yarn. Straight
pins can be a challenge, as well as
dangerous to tender fingertips. Never
fear: Clover flies to the rescue with
Wonder Clips.
Wonder Clips are small, clothes-
pinlike plastic clips that hold your
crocheted fabric securely. They open
to about 3/8 inch wide, enough to
8 CROCHET! SUMMER 2013
COLOR GRID
Choosing the perfect color com- cardstock and is perfectly portable.
binations can be mind-boggling. Take it along on your next trip to
Artists and those who have stud- the yarn store. You’ll never have to
ied color theory know that there are struggle with color choices again!
proven methods for becoming profi- Available at stores and www.kanga-
cient in color theory, but this knowl- roodyer.com.
edge can take time to master.
Colorist Gail Callahan (aka
The Kangaroo Dyer) shares some
of her knowledge with the rest of
us with the Color Grid, a slick tool
that helps take the mystery out of
selecting colors. Simply choose a
base color and place the die-cut
template over that color. The
template will then identify other
colors that work with that base
color—both close relatives of
the color and a special “zingy”
color that will give life to your
colorways.
The Color Grid is print-
ed in full color on heavy
accommodate all but the bulkiest
seams, and they are quick and easy
to reposition as needed. Originally
designed to be used for sewing
and quilting, the clips have seam
allowances marked unobtrusively
on the flat surface. Wonder Clips
come in packs of 10 or 50. Get
plenty, because you’ll find many
uses for these handy gadgets.
Wonder Clips are available at
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CARING &
SHARING

FUN IN THE SUN HAT

DESIGN BY BENDY CARTER

THIS CHIC SUMMER HAT IS A GREAT WAY TO PROTECT YOUR FACE

FROM THE BRIGHT SUMMER SUN WHILE LOOKING VERY FASHIONABLE
TOO! IT ALSO MAKES AN IDEAL PROJECT TO DONATE TO OUR
FEATURED CHARITY, CAMP ALLEN.

H AT Rnd 4: [2 sc in marked st, sc in each st around

EASY
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
22 inches in circumference,
41/2-inch Brim
M AT E R I A L S
• Omega Sinfonia light (light
worsted) weight cotton yarn
(31/2 oz/232 yds/100g per skein):
3 skeins #861 sand
1 skein #838 brown
• Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
Rnd 1 (RS): With sand, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
of ch (see illustration), do not join (see Pat-
tern Notes). (6 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, place marker (see Pat-
tern Notes) in sc just made, sc in same st as last
sc, sc in next st] around. (18 sc, 6 markers)
to next marked st] around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5–19: [Rep rnd 4] 15 times. (114 sc
at end of last rnd)
Rnd 20: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 21 & 22: [Rep rnd 20] twice.
Rnd 23: [2 sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st, sc in marked st, sc in each st
around to next marked st] around. (117 sc)
Rnds 24–26: [Rep rnd 20] 3 times.
Rnd 27: [Sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st, 2 sc in marked st, sc in
each st to next marked st] around. (120 sc)
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 79

• Sewing needle
• Matching sewing thread CAMP ALLEN
• Small seashell beads: 14
• Spray starch
• Plastic wrap Camp Allen provides oppor- If you would like to see what a
• Stitch markers: 12 tunities of growth, friendship and day at Camp Allen is like or if you
fun for children and adults with would like to learn more about the
G AU G E
cognitive and physical challenges. camp, go to: www.campallennh.org.
24 sc = 4 inches; 24 sc rows = 4 inches Founded in 1931, Camp Allen al- For questions, email:
PAT T E R N N OT E S lows families and caregivers a break deb@campallennh.org.
Work in continuous rounds, do not join or in routine from what is often 24/7 To donate, send your finished
turn unless otherwise stated. care. They serve about 600 camp- hat to:
Mark first stitch of round. Move markers ers each summer and are known as Mary C. Constance
up with each round.
“The Camp Who Takes Everyone.” Executive Director
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated. Camp Allen would appreciate Camp Allen Inc.
donations of sun hats and stocking 56 Camp Allen Road
caps for their numerous campers. Bedford, NH 03110-6606

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BEGINNER’S
CORNER

BEACH
BLING
ANKLET
DESIGN BY BONNIE BARKER

A BIT OF ELASTIC SILVER

THREAD AND SOME
PRETTY COLORED
BEADS ARE ALL IT TAKES
TO MAKE THIS SUPER-
EASY ANKLE BRACELET
TO WEAR WITH YOUR
FAVORITE SUMMER
FOOTWEAR.

BEGINNER

FINISHED SIZE

One size fits most

M AT E R I A L S
• Elastic beading thread:
10 yds silver
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Beads: 12

G AU G E

7 sc = 1 inch not stretched

PAT T E R N N OT E S

When crocheting with elastic thread, it is

recommended to begin with number of chain
stitches given in pattern and then check fit
after completing row 1. If you want a smaller
or tighter anklet, decrease number of chains;
if you want a larger or looser anklet, add
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 79

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 a n n i e ’s o n l i n e v i d e o c l a s s e s

Tunisian Cables & Lace

Instructor Kim Guzman

C
A art, pantone uncoated (below)
rate logo
Logo next to stacked tagline
Pantone uncoated (below)

4 color process (below)

Tunisian
Black (below) Laced Cables
Wrap project

Cables & Lace

3
In White
this(below)
online video class you’ll learn:
Minimum allowed sizes
• How to open and close Tunisian stitches and the Pantone uncoated (below)

similarity to standard crochet

• How to properly hold a Tunisian hook
• How to work an easy Tunisian lace stitch exclusive crochet
projects included 4 color process (below)
• How to work cables in Tunisian crochet, as part of the class
providing several different methods of crossing
Logo alone curriculum
the stitches to form the cable
Pantone uncoated (below) 4 color process (below)

CCV02 Tunisian Cables & Lace

Crafts
Black (below)

AnniesOnlineClasses.com
Black (below) White (below)
LEARN IT! DO IT!

SPLIT INFINITIVE:
AN INTRODUCTION TO
TAPESTRY OVERLAY
BY LORI M. CARLSON

LEARN HOW TO CREATE THIS INNOVATIVE CROCHET DESIGN THAT

COMBINES TRADITIONAL TAPESTRY CROCHET AND MODERN OVERLAY
STITCHING TECHNIQUES. FOLLOW OUR EASY, STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
AND CLEAR, CONCISE PHOTOS TO MASTER THE SKILL IN NO TIME!

It was about seven years ago that
I decided to become a “thread only”
crocheter as I enjoy the versatility
and challenges that crocheting with
thread provides. The extra effort
thread crochet often demands can re-
sult in the creation of a work of art—
be it a fine piece of delicate lace or an
intricately stitched doily.
I like to challenge myself—it is
through my self-imposed challenges
that I’ve developed some of my skills,
along with seeking out difficult pat-
terns to accomplish. It all began in-
nocently enough when I decided to
“colorize” doilies that were originally
a single solid color. My various ex-
perimentations with colorizing even-
tually resulted in a happy accident:
tapestry overlay.
Overlay stitching techniques
have been used extensively by de-
signers Patricia (Trish) Kristoffer-
sen and Melody MacDuffee. Trish is
known for the use of the front post
split stitch (also called split front post
stitch), while Melody makes use of
front post stitches as well as mul-
tiple colors with a single color be-
ing worked per round. Carol Ventura
is renowned for her tapestry cro-
chet techniques and designs. Tapes-
try overlay is the synthesis of these
two techniques: Overlay stitches are
worked in their own color creating a
foreground; they are simultaneously
worked with the background. The
background may also use elements of
tapestry crochet to create a pattern.
Modern mandala artwork and
the children’s toy Spirograph™
served as the inspiration for the Split
Infinitive design. The overlay pat-
tern is created by use of the front
post split stitch, which when worked
into other front post split stitches
creates a diamond pattern. Master-
ing this stitch with a change of color
will take practice and patience. If you
find your overlay stitches are pulling
the fabric inward, try pulling up a
generous “golden loop” when work-
ing the legs as this will help increase
their length.
FRONT POST SPLIT
STITCH
The front post split stitch (also
called a split front post stitch) is es-
sentially a decrease stitch or cluster
stitch that is worked in two parts or
legs. The stitch can be worked to any
length specified by the number of
yarn-over wraps made on the hook,
e.g., double crochet (dc), treble cro-
chet (tr).
On the initial round of front post
split stitches in the Split Infinitive
pattern, the first and second legs will
be worked into the double crochet
stitches designated. On all subsequent
rounds the front post split stitches
will be worked into the two hori-
zontal loops of the previous round of
front post split stitches (see Photo 1).
The first leg is worked by

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 P H OTO 1
P H OTO 3
inserting the hook top to bottom
through the horizontal loops of the
designated front post split stitch (see
Photo 2). Continue to work the stitch
holding back last two loops. Yarn over
the specified number of wraps.
The second leg is worked by in-
serting the hook bottom to top
through the horizontal loops of the
P H OTO 2
P H OTO 4
designated front post split stitch
(see Photo 3). Continue to work the
stitch, holding back the last three
loops. Yarn over new color and draw
through all three loops.
FRONT POST SINGLE
CROCHET WORKED
AROUND FRONT POST
SPLIT STITCH
Insert the hook right to left un-
derneath the first horizontal bar of
the front post split stitch. The exposed
post will be the previous color worked.
Work the single crochet as normal
around the post (see Photo 4). C!
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LEARN IT! DO IT!
SPLIT INFINITIVE PILLOW
DESIGN BY LORI M. CARLSON
APPLY YOUR NEWLY LEARNED TAPESTRY OVERLAY SKILLS TO CREATE AN
EYE-CATCHING PILLOW INSPIRED BY MODERN MANDALA ARTWORK AND
THE POPULAR CHILDREN’S SPIROGRAPH™ TOY.
CHALLENGING
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
12 inches in diameter
M AT E R I A L S
• Handy Hands Lizbeth size 10
crochet cotton (122 yds/25g
per ball):
2 balls each #605 silver and #656
wedgewood dark
1 ball each #602 natural, #631
country purple light, #641 lilac
dark, #658 ocean turquoise light
and #663 bright turquoise dark
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Fiberfill
• Straight pins
• Stitch markers
G AU G E
Rnds 1–5 on Back = 5 inches across
PAT T E R N N OT E S
The basic tapestry crochet technique of
carrying 1 or more colors and working over
the carried color(s) is used throughout the
pattern.
Work over or weave in ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Do not fasten off silver once it is started.
Secure it when not in use, then carry it up
to next working round.
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Always change colors in last stitch worked.
Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first
treble crochet unless otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Front post split stitches (fp split sts):
Holding back last lp of each st (this may be
a dtr, tr or trtr) on hook, work st as indicated
(first leg), work st as indicated (2nd leg), yo,
pull through all lps on hook.
Quintuple treble crochet (quintuple
tr): Yo 5 times, insert hook as indicated
instructions, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
6 times.
P I L LO W
Front
Center Circle
Rnd 1: With natural, work slip ring (see illus-
tration), ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join (see Pattern
Notes) in beg sc. (12 sc)
4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same st
as beg ch-3, 2 dc in each st around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st,
2 dc in next st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st,
2 dc in next st] around, changing color (see
Pattern Notes and Stitch Guide) to silver in last
st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, [sc
in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around,
sc in last st, join in beg sc, mark back lp (see
Stitch Guide) of first sc for rnd 10. (72 sc)
Rnd 6: Sl st in each sc around to last st, work-
ing behind sl sts just worked, join lilac dark in
front lp (see Stitch Guide) in first sc of rnd 5.
Do not fasten off silver (see Pattern Notes).
Rnd 7: All sts on this rnd are worked behind
sl sts of rnd 6 in front lps only of sc on rnd 5,
ch 1, 3 sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, [3 sc
in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts] around, join in
both lps of first sc. (24 3-sc groups)
Rnd 8: All dc on this rnd will be worked be-
hind sl sts of rnd 6 and in front of ch sps of
rnd 7, working in front lps only of sc on rnd 5
and in back lps only of sc on rnd 7, pull up lp
of silver in back lp of first sc on rnd 7, ch 1, sc
in same st, sc in each of next 2 sts, [sk next
st on rnd 5, dc in next st, sc in each of next 3
sts on rnd 7] around, ending with dc in last
st, join in both lps of first sc, place markers
around first and last dc worked on this rnd for
rnd 12. (96 sts)
Rnd 9: Sl st in each st around, working be-
hind sl st just worked, join in first sc of rnd 8.
Outer Circle
Rnd 10: All sts on this rnd are worked in back
lps of rnd 5, pull up lp of country purple light
S P L I T I N F I N I T I V E P I L LO W
in back lp of marked sc on rnd 5, ch 4 (see
Pattern Notes), tr in each st around, join in
4th ch of beg ch-4. (72 tr)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, 2 sc in
next st, [sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next
st] around, join in beg sc. (96 sc)
Rnd 12: All fp split sts (see Special Stitches)
on this rnd are worked behind sl sts of rnd 9
into dc of rnd 8, sk sc in that row, ch 3, dc in
next st changing color to silver, fptr split sts
changing color to country purple light, work-
ing first leg in last dc made and marked on
rnd 8 and 2nd leg in first marked dc on rnd 8,
[dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in next st chang-
ing color to silver, fp split st changing color
to lilac dark, working first leg in previously
worked dc on rnd 8 and 2nd leg in following
dc on rnd 8] around, ending with dc in each of
last 2 sts, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (120 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, *fpsc
(see Stitch Guide) around next fp split sts**,
sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, sc in each of last 2 sts,
join in beg sc. (120 sts)
Rnd 14: All fp split sts are worked into 2 cen-
ter horizontal lps of previous rnd of fp split
sts, ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in next st
changing color to silver, beg first leg of fptr
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split st changing color to country purple light
in last fptr split st on rnd 12 and 2nd leg of
fptr split st changing color to country purple
light in first fptr split st on rnd 12, *dc in each
of next 4 sts, dc in next st changing color to
silver, fptr split st changing color to country
purple light in previously worked and follow-
ing fptr split sts on rnd 12, rep from * around,
for last fptr split st, change color to lilac dark,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (144 sts)
Rnd 15 transition rnd: Ch 1, sc in first st
changing color to country purple light, [sc in
each of next 2 sts, sc in next st changing color
to lilac dark, sc in extended st, fpsc around
next fp split st, sc in next st changing color to
country purple light] around, ending with fpsc
around last fp split st, join in beg sc. (144 sts)
Rnd 16: Ch 3, *dc in next st changing color to
country purple light, dc in next st changing
color to silver, fptr split sts changing color to
country purple light in previously worked and
following fptr split st on rnd 14**, dc in each
of next 4 sts, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, dc in each of last 3 sts, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (168 sts)
Rnd 17: With lilac dark, ch 1, sc in first st, sc
in each dc and fpsc around each fp split st,
join in beg sc. (168 sts)
Rnd 18: Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in each of
next 4 sts, dc in next st changing color to sil-
ver, fpdtr split sts changing color to lilac dark
in previously worked and following fp split
sts on rnd 16, dc in same st as last dc worked,
[dc in each of next 6 sts, dc in next st, chang-
ing color to silver, fpdtr split sts changing
color to lilac dark in previously worked and
following fp split sts on rnd 16, dc in same st
last dc work, rep from around, dc in last st,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (216 sts)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each of first 6 sts, *fpsc
around next fp split st, sk next st after fp
split sts**, sc in each of next 7 sts, rep from
* around, ending last rep at **, sc in last st,
join in beg sc.
Rnd 20: Sl st in each of first 4 sts, ch 3, dc in
each of next 6 sts, *dc in next st, changing
color to silver, fpdtr split st changing color to
lilac dark in previously worked and following
fp split st on rnd 18, dc in same st as last dc
worked**, dc in each of next 7 sts, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, changing color
to ocean turquoise light in last st, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (240 sts)
Rnd 21 transition rnd: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc
in next st changing color to lilac dark, sc in
each of next 2 sts, sc in next st changing color
to ocean turquoise light, sc in each of next 2
sts, sk next dc, fpsc around next st, sk next
dc**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join in beg sc. (192 sts)
Rnd 22: Sl st across next 2 sts changing color
to lilac dark, sl st across next 2 sts, changing
color to ocean turquoise light, ch 3, dc in each
of next 5 sts, *dc in next st changing color to
lilac dark, dc in next st changing color to sil-
ver, fpdtr split sts changing color to lilac dark
in previously worked and following fp split
sts on rnd 20, dc in same st as last dc worked
changing color to ocean turquoise light**, dc
in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around, end-
ing last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(240 sts)
Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in each of first 8 sts, *fpsc
around next st, sk next dc**, sc in each of
next 8 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in beg sc. (216 sts)
Rnd 24: Sl st across next 4 sts, ch 3, dc in
each of next 7 sts, *dc in next st changing
color to silver, fpdtr split st color to ocean
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8 0
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EASY First 6 rows of large size = 11/4 x 3 inches Row 1: Join with sc to 1 end of clasp, sc again
FINISHED SIZES
PAT T E R N N OT E S
in same place 0 [1] time(s), turn. (1 [2] sc)
Instructions given for small bracelet; When working with nylon cord, use a heat Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
changes for large bracelet are in [ ]. gun to melt cut ends so they do not come Rows 3–14 [3–13] or to desired length:
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CROCHET SOLUTIONS 101

CROCHET SOLUTIONS 101

BY DARLA SIMS

OUR EXPERT OFFERS HELPFUL ADVICE FOR A VARIETY OF CROCHET

PROBLEMS, INCLUDING HOW TO READ PATTERNS MORE EASILY, HOW TO
ATTACH CROCHETED MOTIFS TO PURCHASED CLOTHING AND HOW TO
KNOW IF YOU’RE WORKING ON THE RIGHT OR WRONG SIDE.

Q. I am a beginner at crochet and
am finding it difficult to read pat-
terns. Any advice?
—Janice S.
A. Every beginner can find read-
ing a pattern to be confusing at first;
after all, learning to read patterns is
the same as learning a new language.
Reading crochet patterns is some-
what like reading a cake recipe in that
you follow the instructions step by
step. First, gather your ingredients for
the “cake,” that is, the materials listed
at the beginning of a pattern. Then
combine the particular ingredients or
stitches following the steps given in
the “recipe,” that is, a crochet pattern.
PAT T E R N E X A M P L E F O R
A S I M P L E S H E L L S T I TC H
Row 1 (RS): Ch 20, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
*sk next 2 chs, 5 dc in next ch, sk next 2 chs,
sc in next ch, rep from * across.
Use a highlighter to mark each
punctuation mark to divide the in-
structions into steps. Now work to
each punctuation mark; then work to
the next mark and so on to the end.
Learning to memorize the ab-
breviations for crochet is important,
but if you get confused about a stitch
or term, use the abbreviation page
in your pattern or book to find the
answer. Break down the pattern in-
structions in this way: Consider each
punctuation mark as the end of a step.
Read between the first two punctua-
tion marks, and then stop reading!
Follow the instructions you have just
read. Read the next section, and then
stop reading! Continue in this man-
ner to the end of the row. Sometimes,
it is easiest for beginners to write out
the steps of a pattern into longhand
until they become more familiar with
crochet terms and abbreviations.
Crocheting a 4 x 4-inch swatch
helps you to learn and understand
crochet terms and their abbreviations,
and shows you how to break down
instructions into doable steps. Best of
all, it allows you to measure and check
your gauge. Gauge determines the
length and width for garment sec-
tions—back, front or sleeves—or even
a simple afghan. If you always swatch
before beginning any crochet project,
you’ll never be like the sad crocheter
who is sure a pattern is wrong because
the sweater intended for 4-year-old
Jack is small enough for the new baby,
or nearly large enough for you. The
all-important gauge determines the
size of any project, not the pattern.
A slotted gauge helps you mea-
sure your gauge accurately. For ex-
ample, you have a pattern that states
a gauge of five single crochet stitches
and four single crochet rows each
equal 2 inches. Lay the slotted gauge
flat against your swatch, counting and
writing down the number of stitches,
including partial stitches, that show
within the 2-inch horizontal slot.
Then, measure and record the num-
ber of rows shown in the 2-inch ver-
tical slot. As you can see, the sample
swatch exactly matches our pattern
gauge of five single crochet stitches
and four single crochet rows each to
equal 2 inches.
If the stitches that show within
the slot are not full stitches, then use
the 6-inch side of the gauge to mea-
sure over 4 inches or more until you
have isolated only a specific number
of full stitches. Measuring a second
time, over a great number of inches,
also serves to ensure that your first
2-inch measurement is accurate.

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 Q. I want to crochet some motifs
and embellishments for a jean jacket;
how do I attach them to the jacket?
—Margie A.
A. Arrange the embellishments on
the jacket in a way you find pleasing.
Pin each motif in place. Using a hand-
sewing needle and thread that match-
es each motif, holding the right side of
garment facing you, work through the
strands of motif from back to front,
so the sewing stitches do not show in
the right side. Secure the center of the
motif with one stitch on top of anoth-
er; run the thread on the wrong side
of the motif, one backstitch at a time
to the outer edge, and then backstitch
around the outer edge back to the
starting point. Denim is a good choice
for a first project, as is most any other
woven fabric. If you want to attach
motifs, cuffs or a collar to a T-shirt
work up an edging that complements
the garment. Add a strip of curlicues
to the bottoms of jeans, and they will
become a quirky conversation piece.
A row of crochet ruffles can extend
sleeves or the hemline of a top or
jacket for a little girl. If you are un-
able to find a color that complements
a garment, consider yarns or threads
that are self-striping or variegated.
Q. How do I know whether I’m
working on the right or wrong side?
—Joyce P.
A. In general, the right side of a
crochet piece begins with the first row,
and then each odd-numbered row
that follows. That means every time
you are working on the right side, you
are working an odd-numbered row:
1, 3, 5, 7, etc. When an odd number is
the right side, you can tell at a glance!
Sometimes determining the right
and wrong side of a crochet piece can
be as simple as deciding which side
you find most pleasing to the eye.
However, if you prefer odd-numbered
rows to be right-side rows, make a no-
tation on your pattern so you can keep
track of the true right side for yourself.
Q. When I’m about to run out of
yarn, is there a way to know if I have
enough yarn to finish another row?
—Vera L.
A. I love this question because
the answer is so easy: If the remain-
ing yarn is three times the width of
the piece you are working on, you have
enough yarn to crochet another row. C!
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or another stretchy fabric, you must
slightly stretch the fabric so it main-
tains its natural elasticity and moves
when the fabric stretches.
Try placing motifs on any of the
following: elbows, collars, shoulders,
pockets, seam lines, cuffs or hemlines
to turn a simple garment into some-
thing really special. Motifs can also
be used to cover up a stain, snag or
rip in a garment. Plan out your mo-
tifs so they appear to be planned em-
bellishments, and no one will be the
wiser. This trick is especially helpful
to give new life to a child’s garment.
Lengthen pants or a top by placing
a series of motifs around the bottom
and sew them to the garment. Or
FREE!
If the beginning tail is on the left side
of your work, you are working on the
right side. Conversely, even-numbered
rows—2, 4, 6, 8, etc.—are wrong-side NEWSLETTER
rows. This means the beginning tail
will be on the right side when you are
working a wrong-side row.
Occasionally, the first row be-
comes the wrong side. Rows 1, 2
and 3 of a pattern identify right or
wrong side such as: Row 1 (RS), Row
2 (WS). In this case, because it be-
comes a habit to always consider an
odd-numbered row as the right side,
make a note on the pattern to help
you remember that the even-num-
bered rows are actually the right side
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SLIP INTO STYLE
MACRAMÉ CARDI
DESIGN BY SHANNON MULLET T-BOWLSBY FOR SHIBAGUYZ DESIGNZ
THE SOLID DIAMOND MOTIFS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL CARDIGAN ARE
CONNECTED WITH CHAINS THAT ARE TWISTED TO ECHO A MACRAMÉ
EFFECT. LACY SPIDERWEB-LOOKING SECTIONS CREATE THE LOOK OF
PRETTY ASTERLIKE FLOWERS.
CHALLENGING
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size small; changes
for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and
3X-large are in [ ].
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
Bust: 36 inches (small) [40 inches
(medium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches
(X-large), 52 inches (2X-large), 56 inches
(3X-large)]
Length: 24 inches (small) [24 inches
(medium), 24 inches (large), 25 inches
(X-large), 25 inches (2X-large), 26 inches
(3X-large)]
M AT E R I A L S
• Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite
fine (sport) weight cotton yarn
(13/4 oz/146 yds/50g per hank:
    8 [8, 9, 11, 12, 12] hanks
#4202 almond
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Matching sewing thread
• 3-inch clasp
G AU G E
Blocked:
38 sts in Main Body Pattern = 8 inches;
20 rows in Main Body Pattern = 4 inches
5 sts in Single Crochet Pattern = 1 inch;
5 rows Single Crochet Pattern = 1 inch
Macramé Motif #1 = 4 inches square
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Macramé Motif #2 = 41/2 inches square
Take time to check gauge.
PAT T E R N N OT E S
A
Body of garment is worked from lower edge
up to armholes. The piece is then divided
for armholes, and Back and Fronts worked
separately up to shoulders.
Left side and right side refer to left and right
B
side as worn.
When instructed to work in Main Body
Pattern as established, work next row of
pattern and ensure that stitches line up as in
previous rows. C
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
First Foundation Single Crochet N
otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
First foundation single crochet (first
foundation sc): Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd
ch from hook, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through A
1 lp on hook (ch-1 completed), yo, pull
through all lps on hook (sc completed).
Next foundation single crochet (next
foundation sc): [Insert hook in last ch-1
made, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on B
hook (ch-1), A yo, pull through all lps on hook
(sc)] as indicated.
Slip ring: Leaving 4-inch end on yarn, lap
yarn over 4-inch end forming lp, insert hook
through lp, insert hook through lp from front C
to back, yoB(see step 1 illustration on page 26),
pull through lp to form ring, yo, pull through
lp on hook (see step 2 illustration on page 26).
Stretched half double crochet (stretched
hdc): Yo, insert hook in next st, pull up 2-inch
lp, yo, pullCthrough 2 lps on hook, yo, pull D
through
FirstallFoundation
lps on hook.Single Crochet Next Foundation Single Crochet
3X
SIZED TO
M AC R A M É C A R D I
4" end
Step 1
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Step 2
Slip Ring
Join with duplicate stitch: Work last st of
rnd and leaving 6-inch tail, fasten off, pull
last lp on hook all the way through last st
made until tail passes through st, sk next
st (first st of rnd), with tapestry needle, run
tail under both lps of next st and pull yarn
through, insert needle back through where
tail originally came from (last st made) and
behind work, snug yarn to cover sk st with
duplicate st just made. Weave in end.
First double crochet (first dc): Sc in first
st, ch 2. Use this st whenever the first st of
row is dc.
First X-stitch (first X-st): Ch 1, sc in next
st, ch 1, yo, sk next st, insert hook in next st,
yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
twice (bottom legs made), ch 3, yo, insert
hook through front lps of 2 sts where bottom
legs meet, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull through 2
lps on hook] twice.
X-stitch (X-st): Yo twice, insert hook in next
st, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on
hook, sk next st, yo, insert hook in next st, yo,
pull up lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 4
times, ch 1, yo, insert hook through front lps
of 2 sts where bottom legs meet, yo, draw up
lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice.
First X-stitch decrease (first X-st dec):
Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 1, yo, sk next 2 sts,
insert hook in next st, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook] twice, ch 1, yo, insert
hook through front lps of 2 sts where bottom
legs meet, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull through 2
lps on hook] twice.
X-stitch decrease (X-st dec): Yo twice,
insert hook in next st, yo, pull up lp, yo,
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pull through 2 lps on hook, sk next 2 sts,
yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up lp, [yo,
pull through 2 lps on hook] 4 times, ch 1, yo,
insert hook through front lps of 2 sts where
bottom legs meet, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook] twice.
M A I N B O DY PAT T E R N
Work over multiple of 38 sts.
Row 1: [Sc in next st, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc
in each of next 5 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in
each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts] across.
Row 2: [Sc in next st, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in
each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in
each of next 2 sts] across.
Row 3: [Sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4
sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in each
of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in each of
next 2 sts] across.
Row 4: [Sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 3, sk next 3
sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in each
of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in each of
next 4 sts] across.
Row 5: [Sc in each of next 5 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, sk next 2
sts, sc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in each
of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in each of
next 4 sts] across.
Row 6: [Sc in each of next 5 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next
st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, sc in each of
next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in each of
next 6 sts] across.
Row 7: [Sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 9, sk next 9
sts, sc in each of next 6 sts] across.
Row 8: [Sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, ch 9, sk next 9
sts, sc in each of next 8 sts] across.
Row 9: [Sc in each of next 9 sts, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9
sts, sc in each of next 8 sts] across.
Row 10: [Sc in each of next 9 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in next st, ch 9, sk next 9 sts,
sc in each of next 10 sts] across.
Row 11: [Sc in each of next 10 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in next st, ch 9, sk next 9 sts,
sc in each of next 9 sts] across.
Row 12: [Sc in each of next 8 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 9 sts] across.
Row 13: [Sc in each of next 8 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts] across.
Row 14: [Sc in each of next 5 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts] across.
Row 15: [Sc in each of next 6 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk
next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, sc in
each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in
each of next 5 sts] across.
Row 16: [Sc in each of next 4 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, sk
next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in
each of next 5 sts] across.
Row 17: [Sc in each of next 4 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 3, sk
next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in
each of next 3 sts] across.
Row 18: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk
next 4 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in
each of next 3 sts] across.
Row 19: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk
next 4 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 4, sk
next 4 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 9, sk
next 9 sts, sc in next st] across.
Row 20: [Ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in each of next
3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in each of next 5
sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in each of next 3 st,
ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in next st] across.
CARDI
Main Body
Foundation row: First foundation sc
(see Special Stitches), 171 [190, 209, 228,
247, 266] next foundation sc (see Special
Stitches), turn. (172 [191, 210, 229, 248, 267]
foundation sc)
Sizes Small, Large & 2X-Large
Only
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts,
work in Main Body Pattern across to last 10
sts, sc in each of last 10 sts, turn.
Next rows: Work in Main Body Pattern until
piece measures 161/2 [161/2, 161/2] inches from
beg.
Sizes Medium, X-Large &
3X-Large Only
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 9,
sk next 9 sts, work in Main Body Pattern
across to last 20 sts, sc in next st, ch 9, sk next
9 sts, sc in each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 8,
sk next 8 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, work in
Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc in
next st, ch 8, sk next 8 sts, sc in each of last
10 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 7,
sk next 7 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 6,
sk next 6 sts, sc in each of next 4 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts, ch 6, sk next 6 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 5,
sk next 5 sts, sc in each of next 4 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in each of next 5 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 4,
sk next 4 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of next 5 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 3,
sk next 3 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in each of next 7 sts, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 2,
sk next 2 sts, sc in each of next 8 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of next 7 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 1, sk
next st, sc in each of next 8 sts, work in Main
Body Pattern to last 20 sts, sc in each of next
9 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in last 10 sts, turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each of first 20 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of last 19 sts, turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each of first 19 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in last 20 sts, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 1,
sk next st, sc in each of next 9 sts, work in
Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc in
each of next 8 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in each
of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 2,
sk next 2 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in each of next 8 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
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SIDEWAYS SKIRT
DESIGN BY
LINDA DEAN

YOU’LL LOVE THE

LIGHT FEEL AND
COMFORTABLE FIT OF
THIS CUTE SUMMER
SKIRT THAT’S WORKED
ON THE DIAGONAL.
LARGER STITCHES ARE
USED AT THE BOTTOM
TO GIVE A FLATTERING
FANNING EFFECT. A
FLIRTY LITTLE RUFFLED
HEM COMPLETES
THE LOOK.

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size small; changes

for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are
in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hips: 37 inches (small) [40 inches

(medium), 44 inches (large), 47 (X-large),
51 inches (2X-large)]
M AT E R I A L S
• Crystal Palace Panda Cotton super
fine (fingering) weight bamboo/
cotton/elastic nylon yarn
(13/4 oz/182 yds/50g per skein):
8 [9, 10, 11, 11] skeins #7190
coral sea
• Sizes B/1/2.25mm, D/3/3.25mm and
F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks or sizes
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
S I D E WAYS S K I R T

G AU G E

Size B hook: 10 shells = 31/4 inches;

20 pattern rows = 4 inches
Size D hook: 17 shells = 51/2 inches;
16 pattern rows = 4 inches
Size F hook: 16 shells = 6 inches;
14 pattern rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PAT T E R N N OT E S

Diagonal rows help the Skirt keep its shape,

while flattering wearer.
Using 3 different size hooks helps give the
Skirt shape while it is secured by Drawstring
waist.
Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as first
treble crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise
stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H

Shell: (Sc, ch 1, sc) as indicated in

instructions.

SKIRT
Row 1: With size F hook, ch 159, with size B
hook, shell (see Special Stitch) in 2nd ch from
hook, [sk next ch, shell in next ch] 10 times,
with size D hook, [sk next ch, shell in next ch]
11 times, with F hook, [sk next ch, shell in
next ch] across, turn. (size B hook: 11 shells,
size D hook: 11 shells, size F hook: 57 shells,
total 79 shells)
Row 2: With size F hook, ch 5 (see Pattern
Notes), (tr, ch 1, tr) in same st as beg ch-5,
sk next ch-1 and next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next
sc, sk next ch-1 and next sc, (hdc, ch 1, hdc)
in next sc, [sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell in
next sc] 54 times, with size D hook, [sk ch-1
and next sc, shell in next sc] 11 times, with
size B hook, [sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell
in next sc] across, turn. (size B hook: 11 shells,
size D hook: 11 shells, size F hook: 54 shells,
total 76 shells)
Row 3: With size B hook, ch 1, sk next sc, next
Row 4: Rep row 2. 27, 29, 31] times, ending last rep with row 6.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 5: With size B hook, ch 1, sk sc, next ch-1
and next sc, shell in next sc, sk next ch-1 and Finishing
next sc, shell in next sc, ch 3, sk next ch-1 and
all of next shell, shell in next sc, [sk next ch-1 Fold row 1 to last row, sew rows tog. Block
as needed.
and next sc, shell in next sc] 8 times, with D
hook, [sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell in next Waist Drawstring
sc] 11 times, with size F hook, [sk next ch-1
and next st, shell in next st] across, turn. (size Make 3 chains each desired length, adding at
B hook: 10 shells, size D hook: 11 shells, size F least 12 inches to waist measurement, tie 1
hook: 57 shells, total 78 shells) end of each chain tog. Loosely braid chains,
secure ends.
Row 6: With size F hook, ch 5, (tr, ch 1, tr) in
same st as beg ch-5, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, sk Weave Drawstring through opening around
waist of Skirt. C!
next ch-1 and next sc, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next
sc, [sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell in next sc]
54 times, with size D hook, [sk next ch-1 and
next sc, shell in next sc] 11 times, with size B SKIRT
28
hook, [sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell in next "o
n
sc] 8 times, shell in next ch, shell in next sc, di
21"

ag
ch-1 and next sc, shell in next sc, [sk next ch-1 sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell in next sc, turn. on
al
and next sc, shell in next sc] 10 times, with size (size B hook: 11 shells, size D hook: 11 shells,
D hook, [sk next ch-1 and next sc, shell in next size F hook: 54 shells, total 76 shells)
sc] 11 times, with size F hook, [sk next ch-1
and next st, shell in next st] across, turn. (size Row 7: Rep row 3.
B hook: 11 shells, size D hook: 11 shells, size F Rows 8–144 [8–156, 8–168, 8–180,
hook: 57 shells, total 79 shells) 8–192]: [Rep rows 2–7 consecutively] 23 [25, 37 [40, 44, 47, 51]"

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TUXEDO VEST
DESIGN BY KIM GUZMAN
THIS PRETTY VEST IS CREATED IN A SPECIAL “BUILD THE GARMENT”
TECHNIQUE, MEANING THAT AFTER EACH PIECE IS MADE, THE NEXT
PIECE IS WORKED DIRECTLY ONTO IT SO THERE IS NO SEAMING.
MODERATELY
CHALLENGING
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size small; changes
for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and
3X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Bust: 32 inches (small) [36 inches
(medium), 40 inches (large), 44
(X-large), 48 (2X-large), 52 inches
(3X-large)]
M AT E R I A L S
• Crystal Palace Yarns Panda
Cotton super fine (fingering)
weight bamboo/cotton/elastic nylon
yarn (13/4 oz/182 yds/50g per skein):
4 [4, 5, 6, 7, 8] #509 foliage
• Sizes F/5/3.75mm, H/8/5mm and
I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Matching sewing thread
• 7/8-inch shank buttons: 2
• Stitch markers
G AU G E
Due to the fiber of this yarn, your gauge
swatch must be wet-blocked. While wet, hold
it at the top and shake it down a couple of
times. This will ensure proper growth of fiber.
Shape and allow to dry completely before
measuring.
Size H hook after blocking: 20 sts =
4 inches; 161/2 rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
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PAT T E R N N OT E S
Garment is made in a modular fashion. There
is no seaming. The Bodice is made in 3 pieces,
from the top down. The pieces are joined, and
Body continues downward. A wide trim is
applied to complete the shoulders and neck.
The fiber used will stretch when blocked.
Expect a growth in length of approximately
50 percent or more of the original size.
The pattern has accounted for this and will
appear shorter and perhaps a little wider
before blocking.
Both the right side and wrong side of
garment look similar. When there is a
designation of right side or wrong side in
pattern, it is only to make assembly easier.
For best results, do not weave in ends until
after blocking.
Unlike many patterns, the wide vertical trim
along inner edge is worked with a larger,
rather than smaller, hook. Due to the growth
of the fabric lengthwise, compensation
had to be made since the trim would not
experience the same growth factors. It may
ruffle a bit until blocked.
Work entire garment in back loops only
except when instructed otherwise.
The last stitch of a row can become stretched
out when working in all back loops. If
necessary to maintain integrity of the sides
of rows, work last stitch in both loops instead
of only the back loop.
Use care when counting the rows of the
fronts. It’s easy to miscount the first couple
of rows. Retain stitch markers on the 3 pieces
of bodice until they are joined to ensure
correct placement.
Place stitch marker to mark right side
of pieces.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H
Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each st
on hook, 3 dc as indicated in instructions, yo,
pull through all lps on hook.
VEST
First Front Bodice
Row 1 (RS): With size H hook, ch 2, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide
and Pattern Notes), ch 1, 2 sc in sc, turn. (2 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last sc, turn.
(3 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc
in last sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sc,
2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (6 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
last sc, turn. (8 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sc,
2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (9 sc)
Next rows: [Rep rows 6 and 7 alternately]
0 [0, 0, 1, 3, 4] time(s). (9 [9, 9, 12, 18, 21] sc)
Next row: Rep row 6. (11 [11, 11, 14, 20,
23] sc)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
(11 [11, 11, 14, 20, 23] sc)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2
sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (12 [12,
12, 15, 21, 24] sc)
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately] 5 [5,
5, 4, 2, 1] time(s). (17 [17, 17, 19, 23, 25] sc)
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THIS COMFORTABLE, EASYGOING SUMMER CARDI FEATURES A SIMPLE
DESIGN WORKED WITH JUST HALF DOUBLE AND DOUBLE CROCHETS.
A DEEP, V-SHAPE NECKLINE AND BOTTOM PEPLUM ADD FIGURE-
FLATTERING DETAILS.
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size small; changes
for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large
are in [ ].
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
Bust: 33 [36, 40, 43, 45] inches
Length: 25 [28, 30, 32, 34] inches
M AT E R I A L S
• Crystal Palace Cotton Twirl Print
medium (worsted) weight cotton/
elastic nylon yarn (13/4 oz/92 yds/50g
per ball):
9 [10, 11, 14, 14] balls #2240
blue lagoon
• Size H/8/5mm or size I/9/5.5mm crochet
hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Matching sewing thread
• 3/4-inch buttons: 5
• Stitch markers
G AU G E
Size H hook for sizes small, medium and
large: 10 sts = 3 inches; 5 rows = 3 inches
Size I hook for sizes X-large and 2X-large:
9 sts = 3 inches; 9 rows = 6 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PAT T E R N N OT E S
Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first
half double crochet and chain-2 unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first
half double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts
as first double crochet unless otherwise
stated.
CARDI
Bodice
Right Front Panel
Row 1: Ch 38 [44, 47, 50, 53], dc in 4th ch
from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), dc in
each ch across, turn. (36 [42, 45, 48, 51] dc)
Row 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in 2nd
ch from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3,
sc in 4th dc of last row, *turn, working in last
ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn, hdc
in each hdc across (motif completed), ch 3, sk
next 2 dc on last row**, sc in next st, rep from
* across, ending last rep at **, sc in next dc, sl
st in last st, turn, working in 3 chs ending last
motif, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn.
(10 [12, 13, 14, 15] motifs)
Row 3: Ch 4, hdc in tip of next motif, [ch 2,
hdc in tip of next motif] across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in each
of next 2 chs, hdc in next st, [hdc in each of
next 2 chs, hdc in next st] across, turn.
(36 [42, 45, 48, 51] hdc)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and
in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sc in 4th dc of
last row, *turn, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3
chs, turn, hdc in each hdc across (motif com-
pleted), ch 3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in
next st, rep from * across, ending last rep at
**, sc in next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working
in 3 chs ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each of
next 3 chs, turn. (10 [12, 13, 14, 15] motifs)
Row 7: Ch 4, hdc in tip of next motif, [ch 2,
hdc in tip of next motif] across, turn.
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in
next st, [hdc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in next
st] across, turn. (36 [42, 45, 48, 51] hdc)
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Sizes X-Large & 2X-Large Only
Rows [10–13]: Rep rows 6–9.
All Sizes
Side Panel
Row 10 [10, 10, 14, 14]: Sl st in each of first
22 [22, 22, 25, 25] sts, ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sk
next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, turn, *working in
last ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn,
hdc in each hdc across (motif completed), ch
3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in next st,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in
next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working in 3 chs
ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each of next
3 chs, turn. (5 [7, 8, 8, 9] motifs)
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Row 11 [11, 11, 15, 15]: Ch 4, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, turn.
Row 12 [12, 12, 16, 16]: Ch 2, hdc in each of
next 2 chs, hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next
2 chs, hdc in next st] across, turn. (13 [19, 22,
22, 25] hdc)
Row 13 [13, 13, 17, 17]: Ch 2, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Sizes X-Large & 2X-Large Only
Rows [18–21]: Rep rows 14–17.
All Sizes
Row 14 [14, 14, 22, 22]: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sk
next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, turn, working in
last ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn,
hdc in each hdc across (motif completed), ch
3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in next st,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in
next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working in 3 chs
ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3
chs, turn. (5 [7, 8, 8, 9] motifs)
Row 15 [15, 15, 23, 23]: Ch 4, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, ch 23 [23, 23, 25, 25], turn.
Back
Row 16 [16, 16, 24, 24]: Hdc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across, hdc in next st,
[hdc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in next st]
across, turn. (36 [42, 45, 48, 51] hdc)
Row 17 [17, 17, 25, 25]: Ch 2, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Row 18 [18, 18, 26, 26]: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sk
next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, *turn, working in
last ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn,
hdc in each hdc across (motif completed), ch
3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in next st,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in
next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working in 3 chs
ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3
chs, turn. (10 [12, 13, 14, 15] motifs)
Row 19 [19, 19, 27, 27]: Ch 4, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, turn.
Row 20 [20, 20, 28, 28]: Ch 2, hdc in each of
next 2 chs, hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next
2 chs, hdc in next st] across, turn. (36 [42, 45,
48, 51] hdc)
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Row 21 [21, 21, 29, 29]: Ch 2, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Rows 22–33 [22–37, 22–37, 30–41, 30–
41]: Rep rows 18–21 [18–21, 18–21, 26–29,
26–29] consecutively 3 [4, 4, 5, 5] times.
Side Panel
Row 34 [38, 38, 42, 42]: Sl st in each of first
22 [22, 22, 25, 25] sts, ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sk
next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, turn, working in
last ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn,
hdc in each hdc across (motif completed), ch
3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in next st,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in
next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working in 3 chs
ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3
chs, turn. (5 [7, 8, 8, 9] motifs)
Row 35 [39, 39, 43, 43]: Ch 4, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, turn.
Row 36 [40, 40, 44, 44]: Ch 2, hdc in each of
next 2 chs, hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next
2 chs, hdc in next st] across, turn. (13 [19, 22,
22, 25] hdc)
Row 37 [41, 41, 45, 45]: Ch 2, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Sizes X-Large & 2X-Large Only
Rows [46–49]: Rep rows 42–45.
All Sizes
Row 38 [42, 42, 50, 50]: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sk
next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, *turn, working in
last ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn,
hdc in each hdc across (motif completed), ch
3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in next st,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in
next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working in 3 chs
ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3
chs, turn. (5 [7, 8, 8, 9] motifs)
Row 39 [43, 43, 51, 51]: Ch 4, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, ch 23 [23, 23, 25, 25], turn.
Left Front Panel
Row 40 [44, 44, 52, 52]: Hdc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across, hdc in next st,
[hdc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in next st]
across, turn. (36 [42, 45, 48, 51] hdc)
Row 41 [45, 45, 53, 53]: Ch 2, hdc in each st
across, turn.
Row 42 [46, 46, 54, 54]: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd
ch from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch
3, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, *turn, work-
ing in last ch-3, ch 1, hdc in each of next
3 chs, turn, hdc in each hdc across (motif
completed), ch 3, sk next 2 dc on last row**,
sc in next st, rep from * across, ending last
rep at **, sc in next dc, sl st in last st, turn,
working in 3 chs ending last motif, ch 1, hdc
in each of next 3 chs, turn. (10 [12, 13, 14,
15] motifs)
Row 43 [47, 47, 55, 55]: Ch 4, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, turn.
Row 44 [48, 48, 56, 56]: Ch 2, hdc in each
of next 2 chs, hdc in next st, [hdc in each of
next 2 chs, hdc in next st] across, turn. (36
[42, 45, 48, 51] hdc)
Row 45 [49, 49, 57, 57]: Ch 2, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Row 46 [50, 50, 58, 58]: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sc
in 4th dc of last row, *turn, ch 1, hdc in each
of next 3 chs, turn, hdc in each hdc across
(motif completed), ch 3, sk next 2 dc on last
row**, sc in next st, rep from * across, end-
ing last rep at **, sc in next dc, sl st in last st,
turn, working in 3 chs ending last motif, ch
1, hdc in each of next 3 chs, turn. (10 [12, 13,
14, 15] motifs)
Row 47 [51, 51, 59, 59]: Ch 5, hdc in tip of
next motif, [ch 2, hdc in tip of next motif]
across, turn.
Row 48 [52, 52, 60, 60]: Ch 2, hdc in each of
next 2 chs, hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next
2 chs, hdc in next st] across, turn. (36 [42, 45,
48, 51] hdc)
Row 49 [53, 53, 61, 61]: Ch 2, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Sizes Small, Medium & Large Only
At end of last row, fasten off.
Sizes X-Large & 2X-Large Only
Rows [62–65]: Rep rows [58–61]. At end
of last row, fasten off.
All Sizes
** sc in next dc, sl st in last st, turn, working
in 3 chs ending last motif, ch 1, hdc in each
of next 3 chs, turn. (7 [8, 9, 10, 11] motifs)
Row 4: Ch 4, hdc in tip of next motif, [ch 2,
hdc in tip of next motif] across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in
next st, [hdc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in next
st] across, turn. (19 [22, 25, 28, 31] hdc)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep rows 3–6 consecutively] 9
[12, 14, 15, 17] times, ending last rep with
2 rows of dc instead of hdc.
Last row: Working in ends of rows along top
edge, ch 2, evenly sp hdc across top edge.
Fasten off.
Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide), sew
last row of Midriff to bottom edge of Bodice.
Edging
Join at bottom front edge of Midriff, ch 1,
hdc in each st along front edge of Midriff and
Bodice Fronts ending at bottom front edge of
Midriff on opposite side. Do not fasten off.
Peplum
Row 1: Working in ends of rows at
bottom edge of Midriff, ch 1, evenly sp
sc across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 5 sts, [2 hdc in
next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts] across, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 5 sts, dc
in each of st across, ending with hdc in each
of last 5 sts, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Fasten off.
Buttons
On Left Front, sew 1 button at joining be-
tween Midriff and Bodice. Sew 1 button on
Peplum, evenly sp rem 3 buttons between
first 2 Buttons.
Buttonholes
Place markers at corresponding sps on
Right Front.
Join at lower edge of Peplum, sl st to first
marker, [ch 5, sl st in same st, sl st in each st
across to next marker] 5 times, sl st in each of
next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join in center of Side
Panel at underarm, ch 2, [sk next st, hdc in
next st] across to 10 sts before shoulder
seam, tr in each of next 20 [20, 21, 22, 23]
sts, [sk next st, hdc in next st] around, join in
2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: If more room is desired in upper
arm do not dc dec, ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, dc in each st around,
ending with dc dec in last 2 sts, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8 6

Sew shoulder seams.

161/2 [18, 20, 211/2, 221/2]"
Working in sts and ends of rows, join (see
Pattern Notes) at lower edge of Front Panel,
ch 2, evenly sp hdc around outer edge.
12 [14, 15, 16, 17]"
9]"

Fasten off.
/2, 1
18, 1 1
25 [28, 30, 32, 34]"

Midriff
Row 1: Ch 21 [24, 27, 30, 33], dc in 4th ch BODICE BODICE
,
17 1/2

EVE

from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc) and in RIGHT LEFT
PANEL PANEL
11 [12, 13, 14, 15]"
[

SLE

each ch across, turn. (19 [22, 25, 28, 31] dc)

17 1/2

Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each

MIDRIFF
dc across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and
2"

PEPLUM
2"

in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sc in 4th dc of

last row, *turn, ch 1, hdc in each of next 3
chs, turn, hdc in each hdc across (motif com- 33 [36, 40, 43, 45]"
pleted), ch 3, sk next 2 dc on last row**, sc in
next st, rep from * across, ending last rep at
37 [39, 42, 45, 48]"

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SLIP INTO STYLE

LACE & DIAMONDS TUNIC

DESIGN BY JENNIFER CIRKA

A VERTICALLY RIBBED BOTTOM SECTION IS TOPPED BY A LIGHT AND

AIRY PEEKABOO LACE YOKE FOR AN EYE-CATCHING CONTRAST IN THIS
CHARMING, SWEETLY FEMININE TOP.

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FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size small; changes

for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large
are in [ ].
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS

Bust: 28 inches, stretches to 35 inches

(small) [31 inches, stretches to 39 inches
(medium), 341/2 inches, stretches to
431/2 inches (large), 38 inches, stretches
to 471/2 inches (X-large), 41 inches,
stretches to 51 inches (2X-large)]
Length: 25 [251/2, 26, 261/2, 27] inches
M AT E R I A L S
• Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light
(DK) weight cotton yarn (13/4
oz/108 yds/50g per hank):
7 [7, 8, 8, 9] hanks #3415 raspberry
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook for Bodice
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size crochet hook needed for Yoke:
G/6/4mm for size small
H/8/5mm for size medium
I/9/5.5mm for size large
J/10/6mm for size X-large
K/101/2/6.5mm for size 2X-large considerable stretch. We have figured the Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
• Tapestry needle stretch as 2 inches for every 20 rows. If you otherwise stated.
use other yarn, please check how much it S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
G AU G E stretches; you may have to add or subtract
rows on the Bodice according to its stretching Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each st
Size G hook: 17 hdc in ribbing pattern = on hook, 2 dc as indicated in instructions, yo,
4 inches, un-stretched; 10 hdc rows in ribbing properties.
pull through all lps on hook.
pattern = 4 inches, un-stretched Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated. Beginning cluster (beg cl): Ch 3 (see
Take time to check gauge. Pattern Notes), yo, insert hook in same st as
Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first beg ch-3, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through
PAT T E R N N OT E S
treble crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all lps on hook.
The yarn used for this project has stated. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8 6

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2X
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DRESS IT UP
ISOLDE SHAWL
DESIGNS BY WENDY LEWIS

THIS BEAUTIFUL LACE SHAWL OFFERS DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR THE

CROCHETER. MAKE THE FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS ONLY FOR A
DARLING SHAWLETTE, OR GO FURTHER AND MAKE ALL THREE SECTIONS
FOR A LONGER VERSION.

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F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS

Blue Shawlette Blocked: 20 inches from

top center to bottom tip; 30 inches across
widest point
Plum Shawl Blocked: 24 inches from
top center to bottom tip; 43 inches across
widest point
M AT E R I A L S

Blue Shawlette:
• Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Solid
super fine (fingering) weight
merino wool/nylon yarn (13/4 oz/195
yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #1102 lapis blue
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Plum Shawl:
• Valley Yarns 2/10 Colrain lace
(lace) weight merino/Tencel yarn
(8.8 oz/1,540 yds/249g per cone):
1 cone plum
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Both projects:
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

G AU G E

Blue Shawlette: 5 Section 1 pattern rows

before blocking = 41/2 inches across widest point
x 21/2 inches from top center to bottom tip
Plum Shawl: 5 Section 1 pattern rows before
blocking = 31/2 inches across at widest point x
21/2 inches from top center to bottom tip

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I S O L D E S H AW L
PAT T E R N N OT E S
For Sections 2 and 3 especially, check your
work every 12 inches or so throughout this
pattern since the repeats are fairly easily
memorized, allowing you to work quickly
which can sometimes result in missed
stitches or other errors, throwing off the
next rows.
42 CROCHET! SUMMER 2013
Pay attention to Shawl center tip and place
marker on each row to keep track of center
V-stitch of Shawl.
For both Shawls, be sure to follow Finishing
section for best results.
Special Stitches will be listed with each
Section.
Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
SHAWL & SHAWLETTE
SECTION 1
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Center V-stitch (center V-st): (Dc, ch 3,
dc) as indicated in instructions.
Shell: 5 dc as indicated in instructions.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring,
ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), center V-st (see
Special Stitches) in ring, place marker in ch
sp of center V-st (see Pattern Notes), ch 1,
dc in ring, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), sc in next ch-3
sp, ch 3, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st, ch
3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, dc in last st, turn. (1
center V-st, 2 sc, 2 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-3 sps, 2 dc)
Row 3: Ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, shell (see
Special Stitches) in next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st, ch 3,
sc in next ch-3 sp, shell in next sc, sc in next
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last dc, turn. (1 center V-st,
2 shells, 2 dc, 4 sc)
Row 4: Ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in
center dc of next shell, ch 5, sc in next ch-3
sp, ch 3, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st, ch
3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in center dc of
next shell, ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in
last st, turn. (1 center V-st, 2 dc, 2 ch-2 sps,
2 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps, 6 sc)
Row 5: Ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, [shell in next
sc, sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sc in next ch sp]
across to marker, ch 3, center V-st in ch sp
of center V-st, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, [shell in
next sc, sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sc in next ch sp]
across, ending with shell in last sc, sc in ch-2
sp, ch 2, dc in last st, turn. (1 center V-st, 2 dc,
4 shells, 8 sc)
I S O L D E S H AW L
Row 6: Ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, [ch 5, sc in
center dc of next shell, ch 5, sc in next ch sp]
across to marker, ch 3, center V-st in ch sp
of center V-st, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, [ch 5, sc
in center dc of next shell, ch 5, sc in next ch
sp] across, ending with sc in center dc of last
shell, ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last
st, turn. (1 center V-st, 2 dc, 10 sc)
Rows 7–30: [Rep rows 5 and 6 alternately]
12 times. Do not fasten off. (1 center V-st,
2 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-3 sps, 56 ch-5 sps at end of
last row)
SHAWLETTE ONLY
SECTION 2
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) as indicated in
instructions.
Picot: Dc as indicated in instructions, ch 3,
sl st in top of last dc.
Picot shell: (2 dc, picot—see Special
Stitches, 2 dc) as indicated in instructions.
Row 1: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), dc in next
ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in next sc, [ch 1, (dc, ch 1,
dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, dc in next sc] across
to ch-3 sp before marker, ch 1, dc in next ch-3
sp, ch 1, dc in first dc of center V-st, ch 1, cen-
ter V-st in ch sp of center V-st, ch 1, dc in last
dc of same center V-st, ch 1, dc in next ch-3
sp, ch 1, dc in next sc, [ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in
next ch-5 sp, ch 1, dc in next sc] across to last
ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in last
dc, turn. (180 dc, including dc of center V-st)
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in
next dc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc]
across to marker, ch 1, dc in first dc of center
V-st, ch 1, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st,
ch 1, dc in last dc of same center V-st, [ch 1,
sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] across to last
ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in last st,
turn. (184 dc)
Row 3: Rep row 2. (188 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [V-st (see
Special Stitches) in ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next
ch-1 sp and next dc, picot shell (see Special
Stitches) in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next ch-1
sp and next dc] across to last ch sp before
marker, V-st in ch sp, center V-st in ch sp of
center V-st, *V-st in next ch-1 sp**, sk next
44 CROCHET! SUMMER 2013
dc, next ch-1 sp and
next dc, picot shell in
next ch-1 sp, sk next
dc, next ch-1 sp and
next dc, rep from *
across, ending last
rep at **, dc in last st,
turn.
Fasten off. (48 picot
shells, 48 V-sts)
SHAWL ONLY
SECTION 2
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc,
ch 1, dc) as indicated
in instructions.
Picot: Dc as indicated
in instructions, ch 3, sl
st in top of last dc.
Picot shell: (2 dc, picot—see Special
Stitches, 2 dc) as indicated in instructions.
Row 1: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), dc in next
ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in next sc, [ch 1, (dc, ch 1,
dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, dc in next sc] across
to ch-3 sp before marker, ch 1, dc in next ch-3
sp, ch 1, dc in first dc of center V-st, ch 1, cen-
ter V-st in ch sp of center V-st, ch 1, dc in last
dc of same center V-st, ch 1, dc in next ch-3
sp, ch 1, dc in next sc, [ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in
next ch-5 sp, ch 1, dc in next sc] across to last
ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in last
dc, turn. (180 dc, including dc of center V-st)
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in
next dc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc]
across to marker, ch 1, dc in first dc of center
V-st, ch 1, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st,
ch 1, dc in last dc of same center V-st, [ch 1,
sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] across to last
ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in last st,
turn. (184 dc)
Row 3: Rep row 2. (188 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [V-st (see
Special Stitches) in ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next
ch-1 sp and next dc, picot shell (see Special
Stitches) in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next ch-1
sp and next dc] across to last ch sp before
marker, V-st in ch sp, center V-st in ch sp of
center V-st, *V-st in next ch-1 sp**, sk next
dc, next ch-1 sp and next dc, picot shell in
next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next ch-1 sp and
next dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at
**, dc in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 4, *V-st in ch sp of next V-st**,
dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 dc of next
picot shell, ch 3, sk picot, dc dec in last 2 dc of
same picot shell, rep from * across to marker,
ending last rep at **, center V-st in ch sp of
center V-st, [V-st in ch sp of next V-st, dc dec
in first 2 dc of next picot shell, ch 3, sk picot,
dc dec in last 2 dc of same picot shell] across
to last V-st, V-st in ch sp of last V-st, dc in last
dc, turn. (48 V-sts)
Row 6: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, [3 dc in ch sp
of next V-st, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in ch sp
of next V-st] across to marked st, dc in first dc
of center V-st, center V-st in ch sp of center
V-st, dc in last dc of same center V-st, 3 dc in
ch sp of next V-st, [5 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc
in ch sp of next V-st] across, dc in last ch-1 sp,
dc in last st, turn. (382 dc)
Row 7: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [sk next
dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] across to dc before
marker, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in first dc of cen-
ter V-st, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st, dc
in last dc of same center V-st, [ch 1, sk next
dc, dc in next dc] across, ch 1, sk next dc, dc
in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in last st, turn. (196 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, [dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next
dc] across to marker, dc in first dc of center
V-st, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st, dc in
last dc of same center V-st, dc in next dc, [dc
in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] across, turn.
(388 dc)
Row 9: Ch 4, dc in same st as beg ch-4, [ch 1,
sk next dc, dc in next dc] across to last dc be-
fore marker, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in first dc of
center V-st, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st,
dc in last dc of same center V-st, [ch 1, sk next
dc, dc in next dc] across to last 2 dc, ch 1, sk
next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last st, turn. (200 dc)
Row 10: Ch 3, V-st in ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next
ch-1 sp and next dc, [picot shell in next ch-1
sp, sk next dc, next ch-1 sp and next dc, V-st
in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, next ch-1 sp and
next dc] across to dc before marker, ch 1, dc
in dc, ch 1, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st,
ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, sk next
ch-1 sp, V-st in next ch sp, sk next dc, next
ch-1 sp and next dc, picot shell in next ch-1
sp] across to last 2 ch sps, sk next ch sp, V-st
in next ch-1 sp, dc in last st, turn. (48 picot
shells, 50 V-sts)
Row 11: Ch 4, *V-st in ch sp of next V-st**,
dc dec in first 2 dc of next picot shell, ch 3, sk
picot, dc dec in last 2 dc of same picot shell,
rep from * across to last V-st before marker,
sk V-st, V-st in each of next 2 ch-1 sps, center
V-st in ch sp of center V-st, V-st in each of
next 2 ch-1 sps, sk next V-st, [dc dec in first 2
dc of next picot shell, ch 3, sk picot, dc dec in
last 2 dc of same picot shell, V-st in ch sp of
next V-st] across, ch 1, dc in last st, turn. (50
V-sts)
Row 12: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, [3 dc in ch
sp of next V-st, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in
next V-st] across 2 V-sts before marker, 3 dc
in ch sp of each of 2 V-sts, center V-st in ch
sp of center V-st, 3 dc in ch sp of each of next
2 V-sts, [5 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in ch sp of
next V-st] across, dc in last ch-1 sp, dc in last
st, turn. (402 dc)
Row 13: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [sk
next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] across to dc be-
fore marker, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in first dc of
center V-st, ch 1, center V-st in ch sp, ch 1, dc
in last dc of same center V-st, ch 1, [sk next
dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] across, dc in last ch sp,
ch 1, dc in last st, turn. (206 dc)
Row 14: Rep row 8.
Row 15: Ch 4, dc in same st as beg ch-4, [ch
1, sk next dc, dc in next dc] across to marker,
center V-st in ch sp of center V-st, [ch 1, sk
next dc, dc in next dc] across, turn. (210 dc)
SECTION 3
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Small picot (sm picot): Ch 3, sl st in first ch.
Large picot (lg picot): Ch 5, sl st in first ch.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc in next ch-1 sp,
sc in next st] across to marker, sc in first dc of
center V-st, center V-st in ch sp of center V-st,
sc in last dc of same center V-st, [sc in next
ch-1 sp, sc in next st] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 5, sk next 3 sts,
sc in next st] across to marker, ch 2, (sc, ch 3,
sc) in ch sp of center V-st, move marker to last
ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next st, [ch 5, sk next 3 sts,
sc in next st] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 5, sk next ch sp,
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sc in next st] across to marker, ch 5, (sc, ch 3,
sc) in marked ch sp, move marker to last ch-3
sp, [ch 5, sk next ch sp, sc in next st] across,
turn.
Row 4: Sl st in first ch-5 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, sm
picot—see Special Stitches, lg picot—see
Special Stitches, sm picot, 4 dc) in same ch
sp as beg ch-3, [(2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-5
sp, (4 dc, sm picot, lg picot, sm picot, 4 dc) in
next ch-5 sp] across to marker, (sc, ch 3, sc) in
marked ch sp, remove marker, [(2 sc, ch 3, 2
sc) in next ch-5 sp, (4 dc, sm picot, lg picot, sm
picot, 4 dc) in next ch-5 sp] across. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Working in starting ch on opposite side of
row 1 of Section 1, join with sc in first ch, sc
in each ch across. Fasten off.
Both projects need a thorough soak and
blocking out with pins to open up lace. Allow
to dry completely. C!
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JEWELS OF SUMMER
NECKLACE & EARRINGS
DESIGNS BY LEANDRA LEMASTER

RICH, DIMENSIONAL JEWELRY IS ON TREND FOR THIS SUMMER’S

FASHIONS, AND THIS STUNNING FLORAL NECKLACE AND EARRING SET
DEFINITELY MAKES A STATEMENT OF STYLE.

INTERMEDIATE

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS

Necklace = 231/2 inches long

Earrings = 11/2 inches across
M AT E R I A L S
• Aunt Lydia’s Classic size 10
crochet cotton (solids: 350 yds per
ball; white: 400 yds per ball):
1 ball each #1 white and #661 frosty
green
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Toggle necklace closure
• 10mm flat ear post: 2
• 18mm pearl crafting beads: 5
• Craft glue

G AU G E

Gauge is not important for this project.

PAT T E R N N OT E S

Flower is worked in rows; do not join at end

of rows.
Flower shape emerges on its own with minor
arranging possibly needed.
Adjustable ring is used in place of crochet
ring to provide tight center.
If longer necklace is desired, 1 set of leaves
plus 1 pearl equal 31/2 inches in length.
Chain-3 at beginning of rows counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Leaf sequence: Work this sequence over
next 13 sts: sl st in next st, sc in next st, hdc
in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts,
tr in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in
each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in last st.
Invisible joining: After working last st,
leaving 6-inch tail, fasten off, pull 6-inch tail
through last st, sk first st of rnd, insert hook
under both top lps from front to back of 2nd
st in rnd and pull end through, insert hook
back to front between top lps of last st of rnd,
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BUBBLEGUM
LACE SCARF
DESIGN BY CINDY ADAMS

TUNISIAN CROCHET MEETS FILET IN THE

EYE-CATCHING DESIGN OF THIS DELICIOUSLY
LIGHT AND AIRY SCARF. FRINGE ON THE ENDS
HELPS TO TAME THE NATURAL CURL OF THE
TUNISIAN STITCHES.

A
EASY

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
B
4 x 44 inches, excluding Fringe
M AT E R I A L S
• Caron Simply Soft Light light
(light worsted) weight acrylic
yarn (3 oz/330 yds/85g per skein):
1 skein #0012 bubble gum
• Size I/9/5.5mm Tunisian crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
G AU G E
Row 1 = 4 inches
PAT T E R N N OT E
Pick up 2 stitches when working Tunisian
Simple Stitch in last stitch to form a smooth
chain. P H OTO A
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Work loops off hook (work lps off hook):
Yo, pull through 1 lp on hook or ch 1 (see
illustration A), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook
(see illustration B)] across. Last lp on hook
counts as first st of next row.
Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS): Insert hook
under front vertical bar from right to left (see
Photo A), yo, pull up lp (see Photo B).
P H OTO B
Work Loops Off Hook
SCARF
Row 1: Ch 16,
A. holding back all lps on hook, insert hook
in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull lp through,
[insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through]
across (16 lps on hook);
B. work lps off hook (see Special Stitches).
Row 2:
A. Sk first vertical bar, [yo, sk next vertical
bar, TSS (see Special Stitches) in each of
next 2 vertical bars across (see Pattern Note
for last st);
B. work lps off hook.
Row 3:
A. Sk first vertical bar, [yo, pull up lp in
next sp, TSS in each of next 2 vertical bars]
across;
B. work lps off hook.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately until
piece measures 44 inches, ending with row 2.
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8 8

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DRESS IT UP
CITRUS BLOSSOM PURSE
D E S I G N B Y LY N N WA S Y L K E V Y C H

YUMMY CITRUS COLORS GIVE FRESH SUMMERTIME APPEAL TO THIS

STANDOUT SEMICIRCULAR BAG CROCHETED IN DOUBLE STRANDS OF
WORSTED-WEIGHT COTTON YARN FOR DURABILITY AND EASY CARE.

EASY

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS

11 inches deep x 14 inches in length x

16 inches wide, excluding handle
M AT E R I A L S
• Lily Sugar’n Cream medium
(worsted) weight cotton yarn
(solids: 21/2 oz/120 yds/70g per ball:
ombrés: 2 oz/95 yds/56g per ball):
2 balls each #00001 white, #00042
tea rose, #02713 key lime pie and
#00073 sunshine
1 ball each #01530 country red and
#01712 hot green
• Sizes H/8/5mm and K/101/2/6.5mm
crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain
gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread to match fabric
• Lining fabric: 1/2 yd
• Firm interfacing: 1/2 yd
• Set of 7-inch-diameter round wooden or
plastic bamboo purse handles
• Tissue paper
• Straight pins
• Stitch markers
G AU G E
Size H hook with 1 strand yarn: 16 sts =
4 inches; 17 rows = 4 inches
Size K hook with 2 strands yarn: 9 sts =
4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches
Size K hook with 3 strands yarn: 9 sts =
4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches
PAT T E R N N OT E S
Hold 2 strands of yarn together as stated,
unless otherwise stated.
Change colors in last stitch worked.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Double crochet-single crochet increase
(dc-sc inc): (Dc, sc) as indicated in
instructions.
Single crochet-double crochet increase
(sc-dc inc): (Sc, dc) as indicated in
instructions.
Double crochet-single crochet decrease
(dc-sc dec): Yo, insert hook in first st, pull
lp through, insert hook in next st, yo, pull
through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook,
insert hook in next st, yo, pull through all lps
on hook.
Single crochet-double crochet decrease
(sc-dc dec): Insert hook in first st, yo, pull lp
through, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull
through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo,
pull through all lps on hook.
PURSE
Body
Row 1 (RS): With size K hook and 1 strand
white and 1 strand tea rose held tog (see
Pattern Notes), ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
dc in next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch]
across, turn. (18 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, dc-sc inc (see Special Stitches) in
first st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to
last st, dc-sc inc in last st, turn. (20 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, dc in first st, sc in next st, [dc in
next st, sc in next st] across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc-dc inc (see Special Stitches)
in first st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across
to last st, sc-dc inc in last st, turn. (22 sts)

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C I T R U S B LO S S O M P U R S E
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next st, [sc in
next st, dc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 6–9: Rep rows 2–5. (26 sts at end of
last row)
Row 10: Ch 1, dc-sc inc in first st, [dc in next
st, sc in next st] across to last st, dc-sc inc in
last st changing colors (see Stitch Guide and
Pattern Notes) to 1 strand white and 1 strand
country red in last st, turn. Fasten off tea
rose. (28 sts)
Row 11: Rep row 3.
Rows 12 & 13: Rep rows 4 and 5. (30 sts at
end of last row)
Row 14: Rep row 10 changing colors to 1
strand white and 1 strand tea rose. Fasten off
country red. (32 sts)
Row 15: Rep row 3.
Rows 16 & 17: Rep rows 4 and 5. (34 sts at
end of last row)
Rows 18 & 19: Rep rows 2 and 3. (36 sts at
end of last row)
Row 20: Rep row 10 changing colors to 1
strand white and 1 strand key lime pie.
Fasten off tea rose. (38 sts)
Row 21: Rep row 5.
Rows 22–24: Rep rows 2–4. At end of last
row, fasten off both colors. (42 sts at end of
last row)
Row 25: Holding 3 strands sunshine tog, join
with sc in first st, dc in next st, [sc in next st,
dc in next st] across, turn.
Row 26: Rep row 2. (44 sts)
Rows 27–31: [Rep row 3 and row 5 alter-
nately] 3 times, ending last rep with row 3.
Row 32: Dc-sc dec (see Special Stitches)
in first 2 sts, [dc in next st, sc in next st]
across to last 2 sts, dc-sc dec in last 2 sts,
turn. (42 sts)
Row 33: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next st, [sc in
next st, dc in next st] across, changing colors
to 1 strand white and 1 strand key lime pie,
turn. Fasten off sunshine.
Row 34: Ch 1, sc-dc dec (see Special Stitches)
in first 2 sts, [sc in next st, dc in next st]
across to last 2 sts, sc-dc dec in last 2 sts,
turn. (40 sts)
Row 35: Ch 1, dc in first st, sc in next st, [dc
in next st, sc in next st] across, turn.
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Rows 36 & 37: Rep rows 32 and 33, changing
colors to 1 strand white and 1 strand tea rose
at end of last row. Fasten off key lime pie at
end of last row. (38 sts at end of last row)
Rows 38 & 39: Rep rows 34 and 35. (36 sts at
end of last row)
Rows 40–43: Rep rows 32–35, changing col-
ors to 1 strand white and 1 strand country red
at end of last row. Fasten off tea rose at end
of last row. (32 sts at end of last row)
Rows 44–47: Rep rows 32–35, changing col-
ors to 1 strand white and 1 strand tea rose at
end of last row. Fasten off country red at end
of last row. (28 sts at end of last row)
Rows 48–55: [Rep rows 32–35 consecutive-
ly] twice. (20 sts at end of last row)
Row 56: Rep row 32. Fasten off all colors.
(18 sts)
Body Trim
Rnd 1: Holding 1 strand white and 1 strand
country red tog, join (see Pattern Notes) in
first ch before 1 long edge, [evenly sp 56 sc
across to next corner, place marker at corner,
evenly sp 18 sc across short edge, place mark-
er at corner] around, join in beg sc. (148 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each of first 3 sts, sc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, *[sc in each of next
3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts] across to marker, sc
in each of next 18 sts, rep from * once, join in
beg sc. (126 sc)
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2. (108 sc)
Rnd 4: Dc in each of next 4 sts, dc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, *[dc in each of next
4 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts] across to marker, dc
in each of next 18 sts, rep from * once, join in
beg sc, turn. (96 dc)
First Handle Flap
Row 1: Ch 1, dc in first st, [dc dec in next 2 sts]
across to marker, changing colors to 1 strand
white and 1 strand key lime pie, turn. (15 dc)
Rows 2–7: Ch 1, dc in each st across, turn. At
end of last row, leaving long end, fasten off.
2nd Handle Flap
Row 1: Join 1 strand white and 1 strand
country red in next marked st, ch 1, [dc dec
in next 2 sts, dc in next st] across to marker,
changing colors to 1 strand white and 1
strand key lime pie, turn. (15 dc)
Rows 2–7: Ch 1, dc in each st across, turn. At
end of last row, leaving long end, fasten off.
Leaf
Make 2.
Row 1: With size H hook and 1 strand hot
green, ch 17, sc in 3rd ch from hook (first
2 chs count as ch-1 and sc) and in each ch
across, with 2 sc in last ch, working on op-
posite side of ch, sc in each ch across, turn.
(32 sc)
Row 2: Working in front lps (see Stitch
Guide), ch 1, sc in each of first 17 sts, 3 sc
in next st (center), sc in each of next 13 sts,
leaving last st unworked, turn. (33 sc)
Row 3: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), ch 1, sc in each of first 14 sts, 3 sc in
next st, sc in each of next 14 sts, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn. (31 sc)
Row 4: Working in front lps, ch 1, sc in each of
first 15 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 11
sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (29 sc)
Row 5: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each of
first 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next
12 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (27 sc)
Row 6: Working in front lps, ch 1, sc in each
of first 13 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 9 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(25 sc)
Row 7: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each
of first 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next
10 sts, leaving rem sts unworked. Fasten off.
(22 sc)
Flower
Rnd 1: With size H hook and 1 strand white,
loosely ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, 2 sc in
each ch around, do not join. Mark first sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in first st, sc in next st, [2 dc in
next st, sc in next st] around, join in first dc.
Fasten off. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Working behind rnd 2, join 1 strand
tea rose in sc on rnd 1 between any 2 dc, ch
3, [sk next sp between next 2 sts, sl st in next
sc on rnd 1 in sp between next 2 sts, ch 3]
around, join in first ch of beg ch-3. (6 ch sps)
Rnd 4: (Hdc, 2 dc, hdc) in each ch-3 sp
around, join in joining sl st of last rnd. Fasten
off. (6 petals)
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BEACHCOMBER BERET
DESIGN BY REBECCA VELASQUEZ

THIS TRENDY LACE BERET IS CROCHETED FROM THE CROWN TO THE BAND,
MAKING IT EASILY ADJUSTABLE TO THE AMOUNT OF SLOUCH PREFERRED.
LIGHTWEIGHT ACRYLIC SPORT YARN MAKES IT COOL AND COMFORTABLE.

EASY

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS

One size fits most

M AT E R I A L S
• Red Heart Luster Sheen fine
(sport) weight acrylic (31/2
oz/307 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein #620 lime
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker

G AU G E

Rnds 1 and 2 = 21/2 inches across

PAT T E R N N OT E S

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first

double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as
first double crochet and chain-1 unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first
double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise
stated.
BERET
Rnd 1: Work slip ring (see illustration), ch
3 (see Pattern Notes), 19 dc in ring, join (see
Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, close
ring. (20 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same
st as beg ch-4, dc in next st, [(dc, ch 1, dc) in
next st, dc in next st] around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-4. (10 ch sps, 30 dc)
Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4, 2 dc in same
ch sp as beg ch-4, sk next 3 dc, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next ch sp, sk next 3 dc] around, dc in
same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in 3rd ch of beg
4" end ch-4. (10 ch sps, 40 dc)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4, 2 dc in same
ch sp as beg ch-4, ch 1, sk next 4 dc, [(2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next 4 dc]
around, dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-4. (20 ch sps, 40 dc)
Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4, 3 dc in same
Leave ring ch sp as beg ch-4, ch 1, sk next 4 dc, [(3 dc,
loose until ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next 4 dc]
stitches are around, 2 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join
made.
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (20 ch sps, 60 dc)
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SMALL WONDERS
WATERMELON PARFAIT
BABY BLANKET
D E S I G N BY TA N I S G A L I K

THIS CHEERY BLANKET WITH ITS FRESH WATERMELON COLORS

WILL BRIGHTEN ANY NURSERY AND WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL
GIFT FOR A NEW MOM-TO-BE.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join in 2 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts]
EASY
first sc. Fasten off. (16 sc) around, join in first sc. (32 sc)
Rnd 3: Join white with sc in any st, sc in same st Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in first sc.
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS as joining sc, working over rnd 2, dc in ring on Rnd 6: Rep rnd 5. Fasten off.
33 inches square rnd 1, [2 sc in next st, working over rnd 2, dc in
ring on rnd 1] around, join in beg sc. (24 sts) Rnd 7: Join pistachio in sc on rnd 6 so it will
M AT E R I A L S
be above any dc on rnd 3, working over last
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next
• Caron Simply Soft medium C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 9 0

(worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6

oz/315 yds/170g per skein):
3 skeins #9701 white
2 skeins #0003 pistachio
1 skein #9604 watermelon
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or sizes
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

G AU G E

Rnd 1 = 1 inch across

Gauge is not important for this project.
PAT T E R N N OT E S

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless

otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first
double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise
stated.

BLANKET
First Motif
Rnd 1: With watermelon, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc.
(8 sc)

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SMALL WONDERS
NIGHTIE NIGHT OWL
DESIGNS BY DEBRA ARCH
WHAT CHILD WOULDN’T LOVE TO SNUGGLE DOWN TO SLEEP WITH THIS
ADORABLE LITTLE FEATHERED-FRIEND PILLOW THAT HAS A POCKET ON
THE BACK TO HOLD A COORDINATING KID-SIZE BLANKET?
EASY
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
Blankie: 36 inches square
Pillow: 15 x 16 inches
M AT E R I A L S
• Red Heart Gumdrop medium
(worsted) weight acrylic yarn
(4 oz/204 yds/113g per skein):
5 skeins #840 lime
• Red Heart Soft medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/256
yds/141g per skein):
3 skeins #4420 guacamole
1 skein #2515 turquoise
1/2 skein each #4600 white, #1882
toast and #4422 tangerine
• Sizes G/6/4mm and I/9/5.5mm
crochet hooks or sizes needed to
obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Fairfield Poly-Fil Hi-Loft Batting
G AU G E
Size G hook: 4 hdc = 1 inch; 3 hdc rows =
1 inch
Size I hook: 7 hdc = 2 inches; 3 hdc rows =
1 inch
PAT T E R N N OT E S
Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts
as first half double crochet unless otherwise
stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
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BLANKIE Rows 38 & 39: Ch 2, hdc dec (see Stitch
Row 1: With size I hook and lime, ch 121, hdc Guide) in next 2 sts, hdc in each st across to
in 3rd ch from hook (first 2 chs count as first last 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in last st,
hdc) and in each ch across, turn. (120 hdc) turn. (50 hdc at end of last row)
Rows 2–94: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in First Ear
each st across, turn. At end of last row, do Row 40: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in
not turn. each of next 9 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts]
twice, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
EDGING (13 hdc)
Rnd 1: Now working in rnds, ch 1, evenly sp Row 41: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in
sc in ends of rows across to next corner, ch 1 each of next 6 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts]
(corner), working in starting ch on opposite twice, turn. (10 hdc)
side of row 1, sc in each ch across, ch 1 (cor- C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 9 0
ner), evenly sp sc in ends of rows across, ch 1
(corner), sc in each st across, ch 1 (corner),
join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Working in back lps
(see Stitch Guide), join tur-
quoise with sc in any st, sc in
each st around with 2 sc in
each corner ch sp, join in
beg sc. Fasten off.
OWL PILLOW
SIDE
Make 2.
Row 1: With size G
hook and guacamole,
beg at bottom edge,
ch 55, hdc in 3rd ch
from hook (first 2 chs
count as first hdc) and in
each ch across, turn.
(54 hdc)
Rows 2–37: Ch 2 (see Pattern
Notes), hdc in each st across, turn.
AT HOME

CROSS-TIES LAP ROBE

DESIGN BY CINDY ADAMS

THE TEXTURED STITCH IN THIS PATTERN IS FORMED BY CROSSING A

DOUBLE CROCHET OVER TWO PREVIOUSLY MADE DOUBLE CROCHETS,
WHICH MAKES THIS DESIGN REVERSIBLE. MICROFIBER YARN MAKES THE
PIECE LIGHT AND COMFORTABLE.

INTERMEDIATE

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS

38 x 48 inches
M AT E R I A L S
• Knit One, Crochet Too Nautika
medium (worsted) weight
microfiber/nylon yarn (13/4 oz/
98 yds/50g per balls):
15 balls #549 seafoam
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge

G AU G E

12 sts = 4 inches
PAT T E R N N OT E

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first

double crochet unless otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H

Cross-double crochet (cross-dc): Yo, insert

hook in sk ch or dc as indicated in instructions
from front to back, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook] twice.
LAP ROBE
Row 1 (RS): Ch 125, dc in 6th ch from hook,
dc in next ch, working around 2 dc just
worked, cross-dc (see Special Stitch) in last sk
ch which would be 5th ch from hook, [sk next
ch, dc in each of next 2 chs, cross-dc] across,
ending with dc in last ch, turn. (40 cross-dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), sk next 2 dc,
dc in each of next 2 dc, cross-dc in 2nd sk dc,
[sk next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, cross-dc
in sk dc] across, ending with dc in last st,
turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures
46 inches.
Edging
Working around outer edge in sts and in
end of rows, working from left to right, ch 1,
evenly sp reverse sc around, join with sl st in
beg reverse sc. Fasten off. C!

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AT HOME
LA PEINTURE BLANKET
D E S I G N BY D E N I S E J. L AV O I E
OUR DESIGNER WAS INSPIRED TO CREATE THIS COLORFUL WORK
OF AFGHAN ART BASED ON HER OWN ORIGINAL PAINTING SHOWN
ON PAGE 64. WE THINK SHE CAPTURED IT BEAUTIFULLY!
INTERMEDIATE
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
431/2 x 60 inches
M AT E R I A L S
• Universal Yarn Classic Worsted
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic/wool yarn (31/2 oz/197 yds/100g
per skein):
2 skeins each #7096 elderberry and
#607 cream
1 skein each #638 blue, #621 royal
purple, #604 orange, #629 Granny
Smith, #616 pink, #618 red, #7114
ocean wave, #648 night, #7105
captain’s blue and #7016 apricot
nectar
• Universal Yarn Classic Shades medium
(worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn
(31/2 oz/197 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein each #715 rainforest
• Universal Yarn Classic Worsted Long Print
medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool
yarn (31/2 oz/197 yds/100g per ball):
1 ball #9612 green blues
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or sizes
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Split-ring marker
G AU G E
12 sts = 4 inches; 8 rows = 4 inches
PAT T E R N N OT E S
This Blanket consists of 5 types of different-
size pieces, each worked in rounds, plus 1
Section of crochet worked back and forth in
rows. All non-corner double crochet stitches
are worked in between stitches. All pieces
are created in same manner with different hook (ch-1), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
number of foundation double crochet twice (dc) as indicated.
determining piece size and shape. All pieces
except Right-Side Section are edged in 1
round of cream single crochet.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as
first double crochet unless otherwise stated. A
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S B
First foundation double crochet (first
foundation dc): Ch 2, yo, insert hook into 2nd
ch from hook, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1
lp on hook (ch-1 completed), [yo, pull through
2 lps on hook] twice (dc completed). C
A D
E
B
Next Double Crochet Foundation Stitch
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C
Right-Side Section
Row 1: With cream, first foundation dc (see
Special Stitches), 169 next foundation dc
D
(see Special Stitches), turn. (170 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in sp be-
tween first and 2nd dc, dc in sp between sts
across, ending with dc between last dc and
E turning ch-3, turn. (170 dc)
First Double Crochet Foundation Stitch
Rows 3–7: Rep row 2. At end of last row,
Next foundation double crochet (next fasten off.
foundation dc): [Yo, insert hook in last ch-1 Row 8: Join (see Pattern Notes) ocean wave
made, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on in first st, ch 3, dc in sp between first and 2nd
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dc, dc in sp between sts across, ending with Motif #15: Rnds 1–3 with orange, rnds 4 and tom of next foundation dc, 3 dc in ch at bottom
dc between last dc and turning ch-3, turn. 5 with red; of first foundation dc, join in beg dc. (10 dc)
(170 dc) Motif #16: Rnds 1–5 with apricot nectar; Rnd 2: Ch 3, place marker in 3rd ch of beg ch-
Row 9: Rep row 2. Fasten off. Motif #17: Rnds 1–3 with elderberry, rnds 2, dc in sp between ch-2 and first dc, dc in next
Row 10: With blue, rep row 8. Fasten off. 4 and 5 with royal purple; sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), dc in
next sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), dc
Row 11: With ocean wave, rep row 8. Fasten off. Motif #18: Rnds 1 and 2 with ocean wave, in each of next 3 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
Row 12: With blue, rep row 8. rnd 3 with apricot nectar, rnds 4 and 5 with dc (corner), dc in next sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
orange. next st (corner), join in marked ch. (24 dc)
Row 13: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Rnd 1: Using colors listed for Motif, first foun- Rnd 3: Ch 3, move marker each rnd, [dc in
Row 14: With pink, rep row 8, dation dc, 2 next foundation dc, 3 dc in ch at each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
Row 15: Rep row 2. Fasten off. bottom of last foundation dc, dc in ch at bot- corner ch sp] twice, dc in each of next 6 sps,
Row 16: With red, rep row 8. Fasten off.
Row 17: With pink, rep row 8. Fasten off.
Row 18: With red, rep row 8.
Row 19: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Row 20: With elderberry, rep row 8.
Row 21: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Row 22: With rainforest, rep row 8. Fasten
off.
Row 23: With elderberry, rep row 8. Fasten off.
Row 24: With cream, sc between first and
2nd dc, sc between each dc across, ending
with sc between last dc and turning ch-3.
Fasten off.
Motif
Make 1 each as follows:
Motif #1: Rnds 1–3 with rainforest, rnds
4 and 5 with green blues;
Motif #2: Rnds 1 and 2 with green blues,
rnds 3–5 with ocean wave;
Motif #3: Rnds 1–5 with Granny Smith;
Motif #4: Rnds 1–3 with ocean wave, rnds
4 and 5 with Granny Smith;
Motif #5: Rnds 1–5 with ocean wave;
Motif #6: Rnds 1–3 with Granny Smith,
rnds 4 and 5 with rainforest;
Motif #7: Rnds 1–5 with pink;
Motif #8: Rnds 1–5 with orange;
Motif #9: Rnds 1–5 with red;
Motif #10: Rnds 1–4 with rainforest, rnd 5
with royal purple;
Motif #11: Rnds 1–5 with rainforest;
Motifs #12 & 13: Rnds 1–5 with ocean wave;
Motif #14: Rnds 1–3 with ocean wave, rnds
4 and 5 with apricot nectar; The designer’s original painting that inspired La Peinture Blanket.

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(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in
each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in next sp, join in marker ch.
(36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 6 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch
sp, dc in each of next 9 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 7 sps,
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in
each of last 2 sps, join in marked st. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 8 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 10 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 12 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 10
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 3 sps, join in marked st. Fasten
off. (60 dc)
Rnd 6: Join cream in first st, ch 1 (counts as
first sc), mark ch, sc in each of next 10 sps, 5
sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next
13 sts, 5 sc in next corner ch sp, sc in each of
next 15 sps, 5 sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in
each of next 13 sts, 5 sc in corner ch-1 sp, sc
in each of next 4 sps, join in marked ch. Fas-
ten off. (76 sc)
Rectangle
Make 1 each as follows:
Rectangle #1: Rnds 1–3 with green blues, rnd
4 with ocean wave, rnd 5 with captain’s blue,
rnd 6 with Granny Smith and rnd 7 with blue;
Rectangle #2: Rnds 1–3 with apricot nectar,
rnd 4 with royal purple, rnd 5 with orange,
rnd 6 with red and rnd 7 with elderberry. ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
Rnd 1: Using colors listed for Rectangle, first next 14 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner in each of last 3 sps, join in marked st. (76 dc)
foundation dc, 10 foundation dc, 3 dc in bot- ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 18 sps, (2 dc,
tom of last foundation dc, dc in bottom of dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in next sp, join in ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
each of 9 next foundation dc, 3 dc in bottom marked ch. (52 dc) next 13 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
of beg ch, join in beg dc. (26 dc) Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 14 sps, (2 dc, ch sp, dc in each of next 23 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
Rnd 2: Ch 3, place marker in 3rd ch of beg ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 13
ch-3, dc in sp between ch-3 and next dc, dc next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of next 9 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sp, dc in each of next 17 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each of last 4 sps, join in marked st. (88 dc)
st (corner), dc in next sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 7 sps, Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 20 sps, (2 dc,
next st (corner), dc in each of next 11 sps, (2 (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st (corner), dc in next each of last 2 sps, join in marked st. (64 dc) next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st (corner), join in Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch sp, dc in each of next 26 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
marked st. (40 dc) ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 16
Rnd 3: Ch 3, move marker each rnd, dc in next 10 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
each of next 12 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch sp, dc in each of next 20 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 in each of last 5 sps, join in marked st. Fasten
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 10 off. (100 dc)

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Rnd 8: Join cream in first st, ch 1 (counts as
first sc), mark ch, sc in each of next 21 sps, 5
sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next
19 sts, 5 sc in next corner ch sp, sc in each of
next 28 sps, 5 sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in
each of next 19 sts, 5 sc in corner ch-1 sp, sc
in each of next 6 sps, join in marked ch. Fas-
ten off. (116 sc)
Small Stripe
Make 1 each as follows:
Small Stripe #1: Rnd 1 with elderberry, rnd
2 with apricot nectar, and rnds 3 and 4 with
orange;
Small Stripe #2: Rnd 1 with elderberry, rnd 2
with rainforest, and rnds 3 and 4 with pink.
Rnd 1: Using colors listed for Small Stripe,
first foundation dc, 24 foundation dc, 3 dc in
bottom of last foundation dc, dc in bottom of
each of 23 next foundation dc, 3 dc in bottom
of beg ch, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (34 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, place marker in top of beg ch-
3, dc in sp between ch-3 and first dc, dc in
each of next 23 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
st (corner), dc in next sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
next dc (corner), dc in each of next 25 sps, (2
dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), dc in next
sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (68 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, move marker each rnd, dc in
each of next 26 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 28 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in next sp, join in
marked ch. (80 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 28 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next
7 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of next 31 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of last 2
sps, join in marked st. Fasten off. (92 dc)
Rnd 5: Join cream in first st, ch 1 (counts as
first sc), mark ch, sc in each of next 30 sps, 5
sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next
10 sts, 5 sc in next corner ch sp, sc in each of
next 34 sps, 5 sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in
each of next 10 sts, 5 sc in corner ch-1 sp, sc
in each of next 3 sps, join in marked ch. Fas-
ten off. (108 sc)
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Large Stripe
Make 1 each as follows:
Large Stripe #1: Rnd 1 with elderberry, rnds
2 and 3 with night, rnds 4–8 with Granny
Smith;
Large Stripe #2: Rnd 1 with elderberry, rnds
2 and 3 with captain’s blue, rnds 4–8 with
Granny Smith.
Rnd 1: Using colors listed for Large Stripe,
first foundation dc, 12 foundation dc, 3 dc in
bottom of last foundation dc, dc in bottom of
each of 11 next foundation dc, 3 dc in bottom
of beg ch, join in first foundation dc. (30 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, place marker in top of beg ch-
3, dc in sp between ch-3 and first dc, dc in
each of next 11 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
st (corner), dc in next sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
next dc (corner), dc in each of next 13 sps, (2
dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), dc in next
sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (44 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, move marker each rnd, dc in
each of next 14 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in next sp, join in
marked ch. (56 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next
7 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of next 19 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of last 2
sps, join in marked st. Fasten off. (68 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 18 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 10 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 22 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 10
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 3 sps, join in marked st. (80 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 20 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 13 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 25 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 13
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 4 sps, join in marked st. (92 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 22 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch
sp, dc in each of next 28 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 16 sps,
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in
each of last 5 sps, join in marked st. (104 dc)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next 24 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next
19 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of next 31 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 19 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of last 6
sps, join in marked st. Fasten off. (116 dc)
Rnd 9: Join cream in first st, ch 1 (counts as first
sc), mark ch, sc in each of next 26 sps, 5 sc in
next corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 22 sts, 5
sc in next corner ch sp, sc in each of next 34 sps,
5 sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 22
sts, 5 sc in corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 7
sps, join in marked ch. Fasten off. (132 sc)
Block
Make 1 each as follows:
Block #1: Rnds 1–4 with green blues, rnds
5–7 with rainforest, rnds 8–11 with night;
Block #2: Rnds 1–4 with rainforest, rnds 5–8
with blue, rnds 9–11 with captain’s blue;
Block #3: Rnds 1–4 with green blues, rnds
5 and 6 with Granny Smith, rnds 7–11 with
elderberry;
Block #4: Rnds 1–4 with rainforest, rnds 5–7
with red, rnds 8–11 with pink.
Rnd 1: Using colors listed for Block, first
foundation dc, 3 foundation dc, 3 dc in bot-
tom of last foundation dc, dc in bottom of
each of 2 next foundation dc, 3 dc in bottom
of beg ch, join in first foundation dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, place marker in top of beg ch-3,
dc in sp between ch-3 and first dc, dc in each
of next 2 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st (cor-
ner), dc in next sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc
(corner), dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc) in next dc (corner), dc in next sp, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (corner), join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (26 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, move marker each rnd, dc in
each of next 5 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch
sp, dc in each of next 4 sps, (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in next sp, join
in marked ch. (38 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next
7 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of next 10 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch sp, dc in each of next 7 sps, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of last 2
sps, join in marked st. Fasten off. (50 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 10 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 13 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 10
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 3 sps, join in marked st. (62 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 11 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 13 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 13
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 4 sps, join in marked st. (74 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 13 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 16 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 19 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 16
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 5 sps, join in marked st. (86 dc)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next 15 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in each of next 21 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 28 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch
sp, dc in each of next 31 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 28 sps,
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in
each of last 9 sps, join in marked st. (134 dc)
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in each of next 23 sps, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of
next 31 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch sp, dc in each of next 34 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 31
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc
in each of last 10 sps, join in marked st. Fas-
ten off. (146 dc)
Rnd 13: Join cream in first st, ch 1 (counts as
first sc), mark ch, sc in each of next 25 sps, 5
sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in each of next
34 sts, 5 sc in next corner ch sp, sc in each of
next 37 sps, 5 sc in next corner ch-1 sp, sc in
each of next 34 sts, 5 sc in corner ch-1 sp, sc
in each of next 11 sps, join in marked ch. Fas-
ten off. (162 sc)
Finishing
Block pieces according to measurements on
Assembly Diagram.
Large
Stripe
Block
#1
Rectangle #1
Assembly
Working according to Assembly Diagram to
join pieces in vertical sections, hold 2 pieces
to be attached with WS tog, join cream in 3rd
sc of right-hand side corner, ch 1, sc across,
ending with last sc in 3rd sc of corner at left-
hand side corner.
Once pieces have been joined, you will have 4
vertical sections, join sections in same man-
ner as pieces.
Border
Rnd 1: Join cream in lower right-hand corner,
evenly sp sc around working 170 sc across
each long edge, 142 sc across each short end
with 3 sc in each center corner sts, join in beg
sc. Fasten off. (636 sc)
Rnd 2: Join elderberry in first st, ch 2, hdc in
each st around with 3 hdc in each center cor-
ner st, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off.
(644 hdc)
Rnd 3: Join royal purple in first st, working
from left to right, ch 1, reverse sc (see Stitch
Guide) in each st around with 3 reverse sc in
each center corner st, join in first reverse sc.
Fasten off. (652 reverse sc) C!
Motif
#1
Motif

#1 Motif #2
#11
next 19 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner Motif
ch sp, dc in each of next 22 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 Motif #3
#12
dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 19 Motif
sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc Block Large #4
Stripe Right-
in each of last 6 sps, join in marked st. (98 dc) #2
#2 Motif Side
#5 Section
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each of next 17 sps, (2 dc,
60"
Rectangle #2

Motif
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of #13 Motif
#6
next 22 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch Motif
Block Motif
sp, dc in each of next 25 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) #3
#14
#7
in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 22 sps, Small
Stripe #1 Motif
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in Motif Motif #8
each of last 7 sps, join in marked st. (110 dc) #15 #16
Motif
Small
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next 19 sps, (2 dc,
15"

Block Stripe #2 #9
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in each of #4
Motif Motif Motif
next 25 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch #17 #18 #10
sp, dc in each of next 28 sps, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
in next corner ch sp, dc in each of next 25 sps, 12" 13" 61/2" 12"
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch sp, dc in
each of last 8 sps, join in marked st. (122 dc) La Peinture Blanket
Assembly Diagram

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PRETTY PETALS PILLOW

DESIGN BY DEBRA ARCH

HOME DECORATORS ARE SHOWCASING BIG-FLOWER PILLOWS THIS

SEASON, AND OUR OVERSIZED, MULTILAYERED BLOSSOM IS A PRETTY
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 Even rounds of Flower, which join Petals, are
INTERMEDIATE
worked through both thicknesses of Petal and
previous round of Flower.
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
P E TA L S
Flower = 151/2 inches
M AT E R I A L S
Make 139.
• Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light Leaving 4-inch tail (see Pattern Notes), ch
(DK) weight cotton yarn (13/4 4, (4 tr, 4 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2—see Pattern
oz/108 yds/50g per hank): Notes, 4 dc, 4 tr) in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl
6 hanks #3457 light raspberry st in same ch as last tr. Leaving 11/2-inch end,
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size fasten off. (20 sts)
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle F LO W E R
• Sewing needle
• Sulky 12-wt cotton sewing thread: Rnd 1: Ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (10 sc)
#1192 fuchsia
• 18-inch solid white decorator pillow Rnd 2: Work rem rnds in back lps (see Stitch
• Hand steamer Guide), lay bottom edge of Petal WS up over
• Office clip (optional) first 2 sts of rnd 1, drop lp from hook, insert
hook in ch-2 sp of Petal right corner and pull
G AU G E
dropped lp through, sl st in ch-2 sp at right
bottom corner of Petal, ch 3 (see Pattern
Petal = 2 inches wide x 2 inches high Notes), dc in same sp through both thickness,
PAT T E R N N OT E S
2 dc in next ch-2 of Petal and in next dc on
rnd 1, *2 dc in next ch-2 sp of Petal and next
dc of rnd 1*, [lay next Petal bottom on next
2 dc of rnd 1 and rep between * twice to join
next Petal] around to join 3 more Petals, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (5 Petals, 20 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st
around, join in beg sc. (21 sc)
Rnd 4: Lay bottom edge of Petal WS up over
first 3 sc of rnd 3, drop lp on hook, insert
hook in ch-2 sp of Petal right corner and pull
dropped lp through, ch 3, 2 dc in sp between
next 2 dc on Petal and in next sc on rnd 3, dc in
next ch-2 sp on Petal and in next sc on rnd 3,
*lay next Petal over next 3 sc of rnd 3 in same
manner as last Petal, 2 dc in ch-2 sp of Petal
and in next sc of rnd 3, dc in sp between next 2
dc on Petal and in next sc on rnd 3, 2 dc in next
ch-2 sp on Petal and in next sc of rnd 3, lay
next Petal over next 3 sc of rnd 3 in same man-
ner as last Petal, dc in ch-2 sp on Petal and in
next sc on rnd 3, 2 dc in sp between next 2 dc
on Petal and in next sc of rnd 3, dc in next ch-2
sp on Petal and in next sc of rnd 3, rep from *
twice, join 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (7 Petals, 31 dc)
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Working so many stitches into the first chain

causes it to loosen and enlarge. While this
natural loosening makes it easy to work all
the stitches in the chain, it can also cause
the end of the yarn to slip out of the initial
slip knot, causing all your stitching to be lost.
To prevent this from happening, attach a
small office clip to the end of the beginning
yarn tail and let it naturally drop below your
crocheting. The clip will prevent the end from
slipping out of the slip knot. After the last slip
stitch, at the end of the Petal round, remove
the clip and firmly pull on the beginning tail
to close up the center opening of the Petal;
pull the ending tail to the back side at the
center top edge of the Petal and knot with
beginning tail. Thread tails through tapestry
needle and weave through back side of Petal
to secure and then trim any excess.
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 and slip stitch in same space at end
of Petal round counts as one stitch.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
Petal bottom edge is chain-2, 2 double
crochet and chain-2.

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SUNNY SKIES
TABLE RUNNER
DESIGN BY CINDY ADAMS

STITCHED IN SOFT SHADES OF SUNSHINE, BLUE SKIES AND WHITE

CLOUDS, THE JOIN-AS-YOU-GO BLOCKS IN THIS LIGHT, LACY COTTON
RUNNER HAVE CENTERS AND BORDERS IN THE SAME COLOR, BUT THE
COLORS OF THE MIDDLE ROUNDS ALTERNATE.

Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each st

INTERMEDIATE
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
18 x 48 inches
M AT E R I A L S
• Plymouth Yarn Jeannee
medium (worsted) weight
cotton/acrylic yarn (13/4 oz/110
yds/50g per skein):
4 skeins #0017 yellow
2 skeins each #0008 white and
#0028 light teal
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
on hook, 2 dc as indicated in instructions, yo,
pull through all lps on hook.
Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 4 dc in 4" end
same place as beg ch-3, drop lp from hook,
insert hook in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 of dc group,
pull dropped lp through.
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc as indicated in
instructions, drop lp from hook, insert
hook in first dc of dc group, pull dropped lp
through.
Leave ring
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook. loose until
stitches are
Joining picot: Ch 1, sl st in corresponding made.
picot of finished Motif, ch 1, sl st in base of
Slip Ring
first ch.
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G AU G E

Each Motif = 6 inches square

PAT T E R N N OT E S

There are 2 colors listed with rounds 2 and

3; alternate these colors between Motifs, as
shown in photo.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S

Beginning cluster (beg cl): Ch 3, yo, insert

hook as indicated in instructions, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all lps
on hook.

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HANGING
PLANT HOLDER
DESIGN BY JOYCE BR AGG

FOUR HANGING STRAPS CREATE A STURDY SUPPORT FOR A POTTED

PLANT OR FLOWER, AND THE OPENWORK BODY PATTERN SURROUNDS
AND FITS THE CONTOUR OF THE POT WHILE LEAVING PLENTY OF SPACE
TO SHOW OFF ITS PRETTY CONTENTS.

Next foundation single crochet (next Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2
EASY
foundation sc): [Insert hook in last ch-1 dc in next st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-
made, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on 3. (24 dc)
SIZE
hook (ch-1), yo, pull through all lps on hook Rnd 3: Ch 5, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 5, sk
(sc)] as indicated. next st] around, join in first ch of beg ch-5.
Fits flowerpot with 4-inch diameter at
bottom and 7-inch diameter at top (12 ch sps, 12 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 4 sc in each ch sp around, join in
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
beg sc. (48 sc)
41/2 inches in diameter at bottom x 19 Rnd 5: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide),
inches long A ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of
M AT E R I A L S
beg ch-3.
• Lily Sugar’n Cream medium Rnd 6: Ch 4, sk next 2 sts, [sc in next st, ch 4,
(worsted) weight cotton yarn sk next 2 sts] around, join in first ch of beg
(2 oz/95 yds/56g per skein): ch-4. (16 ch sps, 16 sc)
1 skein #02744 swimming pool B
• Size AH/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge

G AU G E C
4 dc = 1 B
inch
PAT T E R N N OT E S

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first

double crochet unless otherwise stated.
D
Join withCslip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated. Single Crochet
First Foundation Next Foundation Single Crochet

S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S

Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): Ch 5 (counts HOLDER

as first tr and ch-1), tr in same place as beg Rnd 1: Beg at bottom, ch 5, sl st in first ch to
ch-5. form ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 15 dc in
V-stitch (V-st): (Tr, ch 1, tr) as indicated in ring, join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg
instructions. ch-3. (16 dc)

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Rnd 7: Beg V-st (see Special Stitches) in
first st, ch 1, sk next ch sp, [V-st (see Spe-
cial Stitches) in next st, ch 1, sk next ch sp]
around, join in 4th ch of beg ch-5. (16 V-sts)
Rnd 8: Sl st in first ch sp of beg V-st, ch 20, sk
next V-st, *[sc in ch sp of next V-st, sc in next
ch sp] twice**, sc in ch sp of next V-st, ch 20,
sk next V-st, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, do not join. (4 ch sps, 20 sc)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc)
in first ch sp, *sk next st, sc in each of next 4
sts**, (3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc)
in next ch sp, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in beg sc. (4 tr, 24 hdc, 24 dc,
46 sc)
Rnd 10: Sl st in each of first 9 sts, ch 20
(counts as first tr and ch-15), [tr in next tr, ch
15] 3 times, join in 5th ch of beg ch-20. (4 tr,
4 ch sps)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, evenly sp 60 sc around, join in
beg sc. (60 sc)
Rnd 12: Beg V-st in first st, ch 1, sk next
2 sts, [V-st in next st, ch 1, sk next 2 sts]
around, join in 4th ch of beg ch-5. (20 ch sps,
20 V-sts)
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A NEW CHANGE IN COLOR
BY LINDA DEAN

TENTACLE IS A TYPE OF CROCHET STITCH THAT TAKES COLORWORK

IN A NEW DIRECTION BY ALLOWING YOU TO ADD NEW COLOR
IN ADVANCE INTO THE ROWS AHEAD OF THE ROW BEING WORKED,
RATHER THAN INTO ROWS ALREADY WORKED.

This stitch is worked in a little more work to

over at least two rows
and helps to camouflage
a straight edge. The ba-
sic concept seems easy
enough, and by keeping
aware of a couple of fac-
tors and having a little
crochet knowledge, you
can master this approach.
The tentacle stitch
creates a flat piece of fab-
ric with the intrusion of
color into the rows ahead
of the row that is current-
ly being worked. There
are many methods that
help you to incorporate
color into the rows you
have previously worked,
and these are typically an-
gular with straight lines
and stitches, but by work-
ing with the color in the
rows ahead of the current
row you can get a more
curved appearance. How-
ever, you do have to put
obtain it.
In concept, the stitch
is worked as a chain in
the middle of a work-
ing row that has stitches
added to round the end
(see Photo 1) and are cro-
cheted down the side un-
til reaching the working
row, and then the crochet-
ing is continued along the
P H OTO 1
working row. The color is
changed on the next row,
and dependent upon how
tall the chain “tentacle” is,
you select a stitch to cro-
chet across the row.
Upon reaching the
tentacle, if your current
stitch is tall enough to
measure the same as the
tentacle, then you simply
slip stitch the stitches at
the top of the round (see
Photo 2) and work a pro-
P H OTO 2
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the other side.

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 A progressive decrease
stitch is a stitch that works
together more than one
stitch that is not of the
same type (see Photo 3). For
instance, to work a pro-
gressive decrease stitch of a
sc, dc, in two stitches, you
would insert your hook in
the first indicated stitch,
yarn over and pull through
a loop, yarn over, insert
your hook into the next
indicated stitch, yarn over
and pull through a loop,
yarn over, pull through two
loops, yarn over and pull
through all four loops on
hook. In essence you are
working both stitches in
the spaces indicated, but
you are not finishing them;
you are leaving the last
step incomplete and be-
ginning the next stitch and
once the indicated stitches
have been placed, you are
finishing them off together
in one pull through all the
last loops of the stitches.
Once the progressive
decrease stitch has been
worked, the remaining
stitches are worked with
the stitch you originally
selected until you reach
the next tentacle (see Pho-
to 4). If you have a ten-
tacle that is too large to
be contained in one row,
this can be addressed by
slip stitching over the
entire tentacle, working
a progressive decrease
stitch only when you have
reached the height of the
stitches you are using, and
continuing across; then
on the next row the same
process is applied until
the row height can ac-
commodate the vertically
P H OTO 3 inserted stitches.
The problem area
with this stitch, if you
want a square, flat piece
of fabric, is ensuring that
you do not have the num-
ber of stitches per row
increase, as it is easy to
add all the new stitches
at the top of the tentacle
as you slip stitch across.
This is addressed in the
progressive decrease, and
it should be minded that
P H OTO 4 you need to decrease
across as many stitches
as were added in the slip
stitches. However, if you
are working in the round
or want the fabric to ex-
pand in certain areas, the
progressive decrease can
be reduced in stitches to
allow of the increase, but
the decrease cannot be
eliminated as it helps to
bind the tentacle to the
work and eliminate gap-
P H OTO 5 ping in the fabric (see
Photo 5). C!
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TENTACLE STITCH
SPA CLOTHS
DESIGNS BY LINDA DEAN

CREATE A COLORFUL PAIR OF WASHCLOTHS BY WORKING THE TENTACLE

STITCH IN BOTH ROUNDS AND ROWS. YOU CAN USE THIS UNIQUE STITCH
TO CREATE MANY OTHER EASY PROJECTS SUCH AS SHAWLS, BLANKETS,
RUGS, TABLE MATS AND MORE.

INTERMEDIATE
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
Square: 10 inches square
Circle: 10 inches in diameter
M AT E R I A L S
• Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton
medium (worsted) weight
cotton yarn (2 oz/99 yds/57g
per skein):
1 skein each #148 tropic breeze and
#130 snap pea
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
G AU G E
Gauge is not important for these projects.
PAT T E R N N OT E S
When counting stitches, the tentacle stitch
should encompass 2 stitches for the row or
round.
Circle is worked turning each row after joining.
Chain-4 at beginning of row or round counts
as first treble crochet unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as
first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts
as first half double crochet unless otherwise
stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
Linked double crochet (linked dc): Insert
hook in horizontal lp at middle front of last
dc of horizontal row, yo, pull up lp, insert
hook in next st of row, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook] twice.
Single crochet-treble crochet decrease
(sc-tr dec): Insert hook as indicated in
instructions, yo, pull lp through, yo twice,
insert hook in next indicated st, yo, pull
through lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
twice, yo, pull through 3 lps on hook.
SQUARE
Row 1 (WS): With tropic breeze, ch 32, hdc
in 3rd ch from hook (first 2 chs count as first
hdc), [sc in each of next 3 chs, hdc in next
ch, dc in next ch, ch 5, 5 sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sl st in each of rem 3 chs (tentacle
made), linked dc (see Special Stitches) in last
dc worked just before ch-5, hdc in next ch]
across, ending with sc in last ch, changing
color (see Stitch Guide) to snap pea in last st,
turn. (30 sts)
Row 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), tr in next st,
[sc in 3rd sc on tentacle, sc in next sc, sc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in last sc and ch at base of
sc, tr dec (see Stitch Guide) in base of ch and
next dc, tr dec in next hdc and next sc, tr dec
in next 2 sc, tr in next st] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [dc in next
st, ch 5, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in rem
3 chs (tentacle made), linked dc in last dc just
before ch-5, hdc in next st, sc in each of next
3 sts, hdc in next st] across, ending with dc in
last st, changing color to tropic breeze in last
st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, tr in each of next 5 sts, [sc in 3rd
sc on tentacle, sc in next sc, sc dec in last sc
of tentacle and ch at base of sc, tr dec in base
of ch and next dc, tr dec in next hdc and sc,
tr dec in next 2 sc, tr in next st] 3 times, sc in
3rd sc on tentacle, sc in next sc, sc dec in last
sc and ch at base of sc, tr dec in base of ch,
next dc, and last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in next
st, [sc in each of next 3 sts, hdc in next st, dc
in next st, ch 5, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl
st in each rem 3 chs (tentacle made), linked
dc in last dc worked before ch-5, hdc in next
st] across, ending with sc in last st, changing
color to snap pea in last st, turn.
Rows 6–13: [Rep rows 2–5 consecutively]
twice.
EDGING
Working around outer edge, ch 1, evenly sp
sc around with 3 sc in each corner, join in beg
sc. Fasten off.
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PUFF STRIPES &
SMOCKING STITCH
DESIGNS BY ANNIE’S
ADD INTEREST AND TEXTURE TO YOUR PROJECTS WITH PUFF-STITCH
STRIPES AND A CROCHETED INTERPRETATION OF A SMOCKING STITCH.
PUFF STRIPES
PAT T E R N N OT E
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
S P E C I A L S T I TC H E S
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) as indicated
in instructions.
Half puff stitch (half puff st): Ch 3, yo,
insert hook in same st as beg ch-3, yo, pull
up lp, yo, pull through all lps on hook.
Puff stitch (puff st): (Yo, insert hook,
yo, pull lp through) twice as indicated in
instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.
Row 1: Ch a multiple of 9 plus 7, dc in 4th ch
from hook, sk next 2 chs, [V-st (see Special
Stitches) in next ch, sk next 2 chs] across to
last ch, 2 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), dc in same st
as beg ch-3, V-st in ch sp of each V-st across,
ending with 2 dc in last st, turn.
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Rows 3 & 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: (Half puff st—see Special Stitches,
ch 3, puff st—see Special Stitches) in first st,
sk next V-st, [(puff st, {ch 3, puff st} twice) in
ch sp of next V-st, sk next V-st] across, ending
with (puff st, ch 3, puff st) in last st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first puff st, sc in next ch-3
sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] across, ending
with ch 3, sc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, V-st
in each ch-3 sp across, ending with 2 dc in
last st, turn.
Rep rows 2–7 consecutively for pattern.
SMOCKING STITCH
PAT T E R N N OT E S
Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Row 1: Ch a multiple of 3 plus 4, dc in 4th ch
from hook, dc in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, [ch 3, sk next 2 dc,
sc in next dc] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), sc in center ch
of next ch-3, [ch 3, sc in center ch of next ch-3]
across, ending with ch-2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, [sc in center
ch of next ch-3, ch 3] across, ending with sc
in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 3 dc in cen-
ter ch of each ch-3 across, ending with dc in
last st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in center dc of next dc group,
ch 1, [dc in each of first 2 dc of next dc group,
ch 1] across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp, dc in each dc
and in each ch sp across, turn.
Rep rows 2–7 consecutively for pattern. C!
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FUN IN THE SUN HAT

CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 10

Rnds 28–43: [Rep rnds 20–27 consecutively]

twice. (132 sc at end of last rnd)
Rnds 44–49: [Rep rnd 20] 6 times. At end of
last rnd, join (see Pattern Notes) in first st.
Leaving 40-inch tail for sewing, fasten off.
Brim
Rnd 1 (RS): With sand, ch 132, being careful
not to twist ch, join in back bar of beg ch to
form ring, ch 1, [sc in back bar of ch, place
marker in sc just made, sc in back bar of each
of next 10 chs] around, do not join. (132 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st] around. (144 sc) Assembly Tie Band around Hat then tack in front and in
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. With RS facing, using 40-inch tail on Hat, sew back to hold Band in place.
Rnds 4–25: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately] 11 Hat rnd 49 to Brim rnd 1. Finishing
times. (276 sc at end of last rnd) Band Cover flat surface, such as a table, with plastic
Rnd 26: Rep rnd 2, join in first st. Do not With brown, make ch 32 inches long, sl st in wrap. Following directions on spray starch bot-
fasten off. (288 sc) back bar of 2nd ch from hook and in back bar tle, spray underside of Brim thoroughly. Place
Edging of each ch across. Fasten off. Hat, sprayed side down, on covered surface.
Flatten Brim. Allow to dry completely. C!
Working from left to right, ch 1, reverse sc With sewing needle and matching thread,
(see Stitch Guide) in each sc around, join in sew 14 seashell beads randomly sp across
first st. Fasten off. center 20 inches of Band.

BEACH BLING ANKLET

CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 12
more chains. Make sure to add extra beads at
the beginning if you make your anklet larger.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.

ANKLET
Getting started: Thread 12 beads onto
thread.
Rnd 1: Ch 48, being careful not to twist ch,
sl st in first ch to form ring, sc in each ch
around, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc,
turn. (48 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *pull up 1 bead, ch
1, sk next 2 sc**, sc in each of next 2 sc, rep
from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in
last sc, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp,
*sc in each of next 2 sts**, sc in next ch-1 sp,
rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in
last st, join in first sc. Fasten off. C!

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SPLIT INFINITIVE PILLOW
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 18
turquoise light in previously worked and fol-
lowing fp split st on rnd 22, dc in same st as
lat dc worked**, dc in each of next 8 sts, rep
from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (264 sts)
Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc in each of first 8 sts, *sk next
dc, fpsc around next st, sk next dc**, sc in
each of next 9 sts, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join in beg sc. (240 sts)
Rnd 26: Sl st across next 5 sts, ch 3, dc in
each of next 8 sts, *dc in next st, changing
color to silver, fptrtr split st changing color
to ocean turquoise light in previously worked
and following fp split st on rnd 24, dc in same
st as last dc worked**, dc in each of next 9
sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
changing color to bright turquoise dark, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (288 sts)
Rnd 27 transition rnd: Ch 1, sc in each of
first 2 sts, *sc in next st changing color to
ocean turquoise light, sc in each of next 2
sts, sc in next st changing color to bright tur-
quoise dark, sc in each of next 3 sts, sk next
st, fpsc around next st, sk next st**, sc in each
of next 2 sts, rep from * around end last rep
at **, join in beg sc. (240 sts)
Rnd 28: Sl st each of next 2 sts, changing
color to ocean turquoise light, sl st in each of
next 2 sts, changing color to ocean turquoise
dark, sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in each of next
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7 sts, *dc in next st changing color to ocean
turquoise light, dc in next st, changing color
to silver, fptrtr split st changing color to
ocean turquoise light in previously worked
and following fp split st on rnd 26, dc in same
st as last dc worked changing color to ocean
turquoise dark**, dc in each of next 8 sts, rep
from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (288 sts)
Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, *fpsc
around next st, sk next st**, sc in each of next
10 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in beg sc. (264 sts)
Rnd 30: Sl st across next 5 sts, ch 3, dc in
each of next 9 sts, *dc in next st changing
color to silver, fptrtr split st changing color
to bright turquoise dark in previously worked
and following fp split sts on rnd 28, dc in
same st as last dc worked**, dc in each of
next 10 sts, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (312 sts)
Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in each of first 11 sts, *fpsc
around next st, sk next st**, dc in each of
next 11 sts, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in beg sc. (288 sts)
Rnd 32: Sl st across next 6 sts, ch 3, dc in
each of next 10 sts, *dc in next st chang-
ing color to silver, fptrtr split sts changing
color to bright turquoise dark in previously
worked and following fp split sts on rnd 30,
dc in same st as last dc worked**, dc in each
of next 11 sts, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 changing
color to wedgewood dark. (336 sts)
Rnd 33 transition rnd: Ch 1, sc in each of
first 3 sts, *sc in next st changing color to
bright turquoise dark, sc in each of next 2 sts,
sc in next st changing color to wedgewood
dark, sc in each of next 4 sts, sk next st, fpsc
around next st, sk next st**, sc in each of
next 3 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in beg sc. (288 sts)
Rnd 34: Sl st across next 3 sts changing color
to bright turquoise dark, sl st in each of next 2
sts, changing color to wedgewood dark, sl st
in next st, ch 3, dc in each of next 9 sts, *dc in
next st changing color to bright turquoise dark,
dc in next st changing color to silver, quin-
tuple tr (see Special Stitches) changing color to
bright turquoise dark in previously worked and
following fp split st on rnd 32, dc in same st as
last dc worked changing color to wedgewood
dark**, dc in each of next 10 sts, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3 changing color to silver. (336 sts)
Rnd 35: Ch 1, sc in each of first 12 sts, *sk
next dc, fpsc around next st, sk next st, sc in
each of next 12 sts, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join in beg sc. (288 sc)
Rnd 36: Sl st in each st around, working be-
hind sl st just worked, join changing color to
lilac dark in beg sc.
Rnd 37: All sts will be worked behind sl st of
rnd 36 in both lps of sc on rnd 35, ch 1, 3 sc in
first st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, [3 sc in next st, ch
2, sk next 2 sts] around, join in back lp of beg
sc changing color to silver. (96 3-dc groups)
Rnd 38: All dc will be worked behind sl sts of
rnd 36, in front of sts on rnd 37 and in both lps
of sc in rnd 35 and in back lps on rnd 37, ch 1,
sc in each of first 3 sc, *sk first st on rnd 35, dc
in next st on rnd 35**, sc in each of next 3 sts
on rnd 37, rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in both lps of beg sc. (384 sts)
Rnd 39: Sl st in each st around, join in beg sl
st. Fasten off.
Back
Rnd 1: With wedgewood dark, work slip ring,
ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2
dc in next st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3. (54 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [dc
in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (72 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 5. (96 dc)
Rnd 8: Rep rnd 6.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (120 dc)
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (144 dc)
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (168 dc)
Rnds 12 & 13: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (144 dc)
Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 7 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (216 dc)
Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sts, 2 dc in
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next st, [dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (240 dc)
Rnds 17 & 18: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 19: Ch 3, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 9 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (264 dc)
Rnd 20: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 21: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 sts, 2 dc in
next st, [dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (288 dc)
Rnd 22: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 3,
sk next 3 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of next 6 sts, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 4,
sk next 4 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in each of next 6 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 5,
ch next 5 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of next 4 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 6,
sk next 6 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc
in each of next 4 sts, ch 6, sk next 6 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 7,
sk next 7 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, work
in Main Body Pattern across to last 19 sts, sc
in each of next 2 sts, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 8,
sk next 8 sts, sc in next st, work in Main Body
Pattern across to last 20 sts, sc in each of next
2 sts, ch 8, sk next 8 sts, sc in each of last 10
sts, turn.
Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sts, ch
9, sc in next st, work in Main Body Pattern
Rnd 23: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [dc
in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (384 dc)
Joining
With WS of Back facing, lay Front on top with
RS facing, pin Front and Back pieces tog around
edges, stuffing with fiberfill before closing.
All sts will be worked behind sl st of last
rnd on Front, work through both Front and
Back layers of sts, join silver in any st, work-
ing from left to right, reverse sc (see Stitch
Guide) in each st around, join in beg reverse
sc. Fasten off. C!
across to last 19 sts, ch 9, sk next 9 sts, sc in
each of last 10 sts, turn.
Next rows: Continue to work in established
pattern across until piece measures 16 [16,
16] inches from beg, ending with WS row.
Divide for armholes.
Right Front
Row 1 (RS): Work as established in pattern
st across first 43 [48, 52, 58, 62, 67] sts, sc
in same st as last st worked, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (44 [49, 53, 59, 63, 68] sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in established
pattern st across, turn.
Next rows: Work in established pattern
maintaining sc border along edge of armhole
until piece measures 71/2 [8, 81/2, 9, 91/2, 10]
inches from beg of armhole.
Top border row: Ch 1, sc in each st and in
each ch sp across, turn.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Back
Getting started: With RS facing, join (see
Pattern Notes) in same st as sc border for
Right Front.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same st as joining,
work in established pattern across next 86
[95, 106, 113, 124, 133] sts, sc in same st as
last st worked, turn. (88 [97, 108, 115, 126,
135] sts)
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Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in established Sizes Small & Medium Only Rnd [19]: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in
pattern across to last st, sc in last st, turn. Make 7 Motif #1. beg sc.
Next rows: Work in established pattern Sizes Large & X-Large Only Next rnds: [Rep rnds 18 and 19 alternately]
maintaining sc border along edge of arm- [1, 1, 2, 2] time(s).
holes until piece measures 71/2 [8, 81/2, 9, 91/2, Make 7 Motif #2.
All Sizes
10] inches from beg of armholes. Sizes 2X-Large & 3X-Large Only
Sew forearm Band to last rnd.
Top border row: Ch 1, sc in each st and in Make 9 Motif #1.
each ch sp across, turn. Next rnd: With RS facing, join with sc in any
All Sizes st, sc around forearm Band, join in beg sc.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Sew side seams of 4 [4, 4, 4, 5, 5] Motifs tog Fasten off.
Left Front to form Band for Sleeve. Edging
Getting started: With RS facing, join in same Sew side seams of 3 [3, 3, 3, 4, 4] Motifs tog With RS facing, join in corner st of top of
st as sc border for Back row 1. to form band for forearm. Join in center cor- Sleeve.
ner st of Motif.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly sp sc around top of
work in established pattern across, turn. Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly sp 84 [84, 90, 90, 102, Sleeve, join in beg sc. (84 [84, 90, 90, 102,
102] sc evenly around Band. 102] sts)
Row 2: Work in established pattern across to
last st, sc in last st, turn. Rnd 2: First X-st (see Special Stitches), X-st Rnd 2: First X-st, X-st around, join in first
(see Special Stitches) around, join in first X-st. X-st. (28 [28, 30, 30, 34, 34] X-sts)
Next rows: Work in established pattern (28 [28, 30, 30, 34, 34] X-sts)
maintaining sc border along edge of armhole Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg
until piece measures 71/2 [8, 81/2, 9, 91/2, 10] Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg sc. sc. Fasten off.
inches from beg of armhole. Rnd 4: First X-st dec (see Special Stitches),
X-st dec (see Special Stitches) twice, work Assembly
Top border row: Ch 1, sc in each st and in
each ch sp across, turn. X-st around, join in first X-st dec. Block pieces to schematic measurements.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg Sew shoulder seams.
sc. (81 [81, 87, 87, 99, 99] sts) Sew Sleeves into armholes.
Sleeve Rnds 6–19 [6–19, 6–17, 6–17, 6–17,
6–17]: [Rep rnds 4 and 5 alternately] 7 [7, 6, Collar
Make 2.
6, 6, 6] times. (60 [60, 69, 69, 81, 81] sts at Work 10 rows of sc along top edge of neckline
Macramé Motif #1 end of last rnd) and front lapels forming 2-inch Collar.
Rnd 1: Make slip ring (see Special Stitches), Sizes Large, X-Large, 2X-Large &
*[stretched hdc (see Special Stitches) in Finishing
3X-Large Only
ring, ch 1] 4 times, stretched hdc, ch 4, rep With sewing thread and needle, tack clasp to
from * 3 times, join in beg stretched hdc. (20 Rnd [18]: First X-st, X-st around, join in first front edge just below bustline, placing half
stretched hdc, 4 ch-4 sps) X-st. ([23, 23, 27, 27] X-sts) on Right Front and other half on Left Front as
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *2 sc in first stretched shown in photo. C!
hdc, sc in next ch-1 sp, [2 sc in top
71/2 [8, 81/2, 9, 91/2, 10]"

of next stretched hdc, sc in next

ch-1 sp] 4 times, 5 sc in next ch-4
FRONT BACK FRONT
sp, rep from * around, join in first 16 [16, 18, 18, 20, 20]"
24 [24, 25, 25, 26, 26]"

161/2 [16, 161/2, 16, 161/2, 16]"

stretched hdc. (76 sc)

18 [18, 19, 19, 20, 20]"

Rnd 3: [Sc in each of next 18 sc, 3

sc in center corner st] around, join
with duplicate st (see Special MAIN SLEEVE
Stitches). Fasten off. (84 sc) BODY

Macramé Motif #2
Rnd 1–3: Work same as for
Macramé Motif #1. 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14]" 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14]" 12 [12, 14, 14, 16, 16]"
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 20 sts, 3 18 [20, 22, 24, 26, 28]"
sc in center corner st] around, join
rnd with duplicate st. (92 sc) 36 [40, 44, 48, 52, 56]"

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CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 32
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in last sc, turn. (19 [19, 19, 21, 25, 27] sc)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in each st across, turn. (20 [20, 20, 22, 26,
28] sc)
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately] 1 [2,
2, 3, 3, 4] time(s). (23 [26, 26, 31, 35, 40] sc)
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Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off. (25 [28, 28, 33,
37, 42] sc)
Back Bodice
Row 1 (RS): With size H hook, ch 50 [56, 61,
68, 71, 74], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each
ch across, turn. (49 [55, 60, 67, 70, 73] sc)
Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until 23 [25, 25, 27, 23,
25] rows are completed from beg.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in last sc, turn. (51 [57, 62, 69, 72, 75] sc)
Next rows: Rep last row 6 [6, 6, 6, 10, 10]
times. Fasten off. (63 [69, 74, 81, 92, 95] sc at
end of last row)
2nd Front Bodice
Row 1 (RS): With size H hook, ch 2, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in sc, turn. (2 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last sc, turn.
(3 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc
in last sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in each st across, turn. (6 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in last sc, turn. (8 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
each st across, turn. (9 sc)
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately] 0 [0,
0, 1, 3, 4] time(s). (9 [9, 9, 12, 18, 21] sc at
end of last row)
Next row: Rep row 6. (11 [11, 11, 14, 20,
23] sc)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
(11 [11, 11, 14, 20, 23] sc)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in each st across, turn. (12 [12, 12, 15, 21,
24] sc)
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately] 5
[5, 5, 4, 2, 1] time(s). (17 [17, 17, 19, 23, 25]
sc at end of last row)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in last sc, turn. (19 [19, 19, 21, 25, 27] sc)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2
sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (20 [20,
20, 22, 26, 28] sc)
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately] 1 [2,
2, 3, 3, 4] time(s). (23 [26, 26, 31, 35, 40] sc
at end of last row)
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in last sc, turn. Do not fasten off. (25 [28,
28, 33, 37, 42] sc)
Joining Bodices
Row 1 (RS): Work following steps:
A. Still with size H hook and 2nd Front
Bodice, ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in last sc. Do not turn. (26 [29, 29, 34,
38, 43] sc)
B. Ch 10 [10, 12, 12, 16, 16] (bottom of
armhole), with RS of Back Bodice facing,
sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each st
across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last
sc. Do not turn. (65 [71, 76, 83, 94, 97] sc)
C. Ch 10 [10, 12, 12, 16, 16] (bottom of 2nd
armhole), with RS of First Front Bodice fac-
ing, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each
st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
last sc, turn. (26 [29, 29, 34, 38, 43] sc)
Body
Row 2: Ch 1, without twisting joining chs
or Bodice pieces, sc in each sc and ch across,
turn. (135 [149, 158, 175, 202, 215] sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in each st across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in last sc, turn. (137 [151, 160, 177, 204,
217] sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately] 6
[6, 6, 5, 2, 2] times. (151 [163, 172, 187, 208,
221] sc at end of last row)

Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep last row] 17 [19, 21, 23, 31,
31] times. At end of last row, fasten off.
Inner-Edge Trim
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing and size I hook,
join (see Pattern Notes) to beg working along
ends of rows of Front, ch 1, sc in end of each
row, ch 10 [10, 12, 12, 12, 12], sc in each
unworked ch of row 1 on Back Bodice, ch 10
[10, 12, 12, 12, 12], sc in end of each row of
opposite Front, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch
across, turn. (121 [131, 140, 151, 154, 161] sc)
Mark 2 sc on left and right side of Back neck.
Move markers up as work progresses.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across with sk each
marked sc, turn. (119 [129, 138, 149, 152,
159] sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately]
3 [3, 5, 7, 6, 7] times. (113 [123, 128, 135,
140, 147] sc at end of last row)
Next row: Rep row 3. (111 [121, 126, 133,
138, 145] sc)
Next rows: [Rep row 4] 0 [0, 2, 1, 6, 6]
time(s).
Counting sts from lower hem, mark 2 button
lp positions on right Front at approximately st
15 [18, 19, 20, 21, 22] and st 19 [22, 23, 24,
25, 26].
Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st across with
same neck dec, except at both buttonhole
positions, sc in both lps, ch 4, sc in both lps
of next sc.
Hem Trim
Discontinue working in back lps only here and
for remainder of instructions.
At the beg and end of the row, work will be in
end of rows, with the remainder in sts. Count
ends of rows same as sts when working or sk sts.
With size H hook and RS facing, join to beg
working along Hem, ch 1, sc in first row or sc,
*ch 3, cl (see Special Stitch) in side of sc just
made, sk next 2 rows or sc, sc in next row or
sc, rep from * across. Fasten off.
Armhole Trim
Rnd 1: With size F hook and RS facing, join
in beg working around Armhole, ch 1, sc in
each end of row and in each ch around, join
in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in
first sc.
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off. Rep for opposite
Armhole.
Blocking
Completely immerse in cool water. Squeeze
gently to remove most of the water.
Roll in a clean, dry towel to remove as much
water as possible.
Lay garment on a flat surface and shape.
Smooth from neck to Hem and block accord-
ing to schematic measurements.
The top of the garment will not be complete-
ly flat when blocking. It is OK to allow it to
fold over a bit at the shoulders. Allow to dry
completely.
If hung before completely dry, the fibers will
continue to grow. The garment requires this
special care, but the results are worth it. C!
81/2 [91/2, 101/2, 111/2, 12]"
161/2 [171/2, 19, 20, 211/2, 221/2]"
VEST
341/2 [37, 39, 421/2, 471/4, 491/4]"
381/2 [41, 45, 491/2, 551/4, 571/4]"
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Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, dc dec in next 2
sts, dc in each st around to last 3 sts, dc dec
in next 2 sts, dc in last st, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 st, dc dec in
next 2 sts, dc in each st around to last 4 sts,
dc dec in next 2 sts, dc in each of last 2 sts,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 st, dc dec in
next 2 sts, dc in each st around to last 5 sts,
dc dec in next 2 sts, dc in each of last 3 sts,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 8–20 [8–20, 8–21, 8–22, 8–23]: Ch
3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
Rnd 21 [21, 22, 23, 24]: Count sts around,
add or dec sts to be divisible by 3, ch 3, dc in
each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 22 [22, 23, 24, 25]: Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each of next 2 chs, ch 3, sk
next 2 dc, sc in next dc, turn, *working in last
3 chs, hdc in each ch across, turn, ch 1, hdc in
each hdc across, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in next
dc, rep from * around, sl st in first hdc of first
motif, ch 1, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in all
3 sts.
Rnd 23 [23, 24, 25, 26]: Ch 3, hdc in tip of
next motif, ch 2, [hdc in tip of next motif, ch
2] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 24 [24, 25, 26, 27]: Ch 1, 3 hdc in each
ch sp around, join in beg hdc.
Rnd 25 [25, 26, 27, 28]: Ch 2, hdc in each st
around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rep in rem armhole. C!

LACE & DIAMONDS TUNIC

CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 38

TUNIC Row 4: Ch 6, sc in first ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in

Yoke
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): With size hook listed for size, loosely
ch 78, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 5, sk next 3
chs, sc in next ch] across, turn. (19 ch-5 sps)
Row 2: Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), sc in first
ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, *(cl—see
Special Stitches, ch 3, cl) in next sc, sc in next
ch-5 sp**, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] 4 times,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, ch 5,
sc in last ch-5 sp, ch 2, tr in last sc, turn. (8
cls, 14 ch-5 sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 5, sc in next ch-5
sp, *(cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp,
(cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp**,
[ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] 3 times, rep from *
across, ending last rep at **, ch 5, sc in last st,
turn. (16 cls, 11 ch-5 sps)
next ch-3 sp, (cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc, sc in next
ch-3 sp**, [ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp] 3 times,
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, ch 5,
sc in last ch-5 sp, ch 2, tr in last sc, turn. (8
cls, 14 ch-4 sps)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first tr, *ch 5, sc in next
ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp**, [ch 5, sc in
next ch-5 sp] twice, (cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc, sc
in next ch-5 sp, rep from * across, ending last
rep at **, ch 5, sc in last ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in
last st, turn. (6 cls, 16 ch-5 sps)
Row 6: Ch 6, sc in first ch-5 sp, *[ch 5, sc in
next ch-5 sp] 3 times**, (cl, ch 3, cl) in next
sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, (cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp, rep from * across, ending
last rep at **, ch 2, tr in last st, turn. (12 cls,
12 ch-5 sps)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first tr, *[ch 5, sc in next
ch-5 sp] 3 times**, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp,

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(cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep
from * across, ending last rep at **, ch 5, sc in
last st, turn. (8 cls, 14 ch-5 sps)
Row 8: Ch 6, sc in first ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next
ch-5 sp, *(cl, ch 3, cl) in next sc**, [sc in next
ch-5 sp, ch 5] twice, sc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 5,
sc in next ch-5 sp] twice, rep from * across,
ending last rep at **, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5,
sc in last ch-5 sp, ch 2, tr in last sc, turn. (8
cls, 14 ch-5 sps)
Rows 9–13: Rep rows 3–7.
Row 14: Ch 4, sc in next ch-5 sp, [ch 3, sc in
next ch-5 sp] 3 times, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3
sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp] 4 times, rep from
* across, ch 2, hdc in last st. Fasten off.
Finishing
Block piece to measure 22 [24, 26, 28, 30]
inches wide by 8 inches tall.
Bodice
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): With size G hook for all sizes,
loosely ch 67 [69, 73, 75, 75], hdc in 2nd
ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(66 [68, 72, 74, 74] hdc)
Row 2: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), ch 1, hdc in first st and in each st
JEWELS OF SUMMER NECKLACE & EARRINGS
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 46
pull tail through, adjust yarn so that join is
same size as other lps of rnd. Weave in end.
NECKLACE
F LO W E R
Make 6.
Row 1: With white, make slip ring (see illus-
tration), ch 1, 12 sc in ring, turn. (12 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in each st across, turn. Pull
ring closed. (36 sc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in same
st as beg ch-3, 3 dc in each st across, turn.
(108 dc)
Row 4: Ch 5, sl st in first st, [ch 5, sl st in next
st across. Fasten off.
across, turn. Rep on rem armhole.
Rows 3–32 [3–36, 3–40, 3–44, 3–48]:
Bottom Trim
Rep row 2.
Rnd 1: With same size hook used for Yoke,
See Pattern Notes for stretching. Add or sub- working around bottom edge, join in Bodice
tract rows at this point.
side seam, evenly sp 132 [140, 148, 156, 164]
Row 33 [37, 41, 45, 49]: Working in back lps, sc around, join in beg sc.
ch 1, hdc in first and in each of next 60 [63, Rnd 2: Beg cl (see Special Stitches) in first st,
67, 69, 69] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, ch 3, cl in same st as beg cl, sk next 3 sts, [(cl,
turn. (61 [63, 67, 69, 69] hdc) ch 3, cl) in next st, sk next 3 sts] around, join
Rows 34 & 35 [38 & 39, 42 & 43, 46 & 47, in beg cl. Fasten off. C!
50 & 51]: Rep row 2. Leaving long end for
sewing, fasten off.
Finishing
With RS tog, sew Bodice pieces tog leaving
5 unworked sts on row 33 [37, 41, 45, 49] un- 3" 9 [10, 11, 12, 12]"
sewn at top edge for armholes.
The side seam will be slightly off-center.
8"
YOKE
25 [251/2, 26, 261/2, 27]"
Neckline Trim
With same size hook used for Yoke, join (see
Pattern Notes) in corner of neckline, evenly sp
60 [64, 58, 72, 76] sc around, join in beg sc.
FRONT/BACK
Fasten off.
Armhole Trim
With same size hook used for Yoke, join at cen-
ter bottom of armhole opening, evenly sp 52 sc 14 [151/2, 171/4, 19, 203/4]"
around opening, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
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Leaf Motif
Make 6.
Row 1: With frosty green, ch 30, sl st in 2nd
ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(29 sl sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, working in front lps (see Stitch
Guide), leaf sequence (see Special Stitches),
sl st in each of next 3 sts, leaf sequence, ch 2,
do not turn, working on opposite side of ch
on row 1, leaf sequence, sl st in each of next
BUBBLEGUM LACE SCARF
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 49
CITRUS BLOSSOM PURSE
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 52
Rnd 5: Join 1 strand country red in first ch
of any ch-3 sp of rnd 3, ch 4, [sl st in first ch
of next ch-3 sp of rnd 3, ch 4] around, join in
first ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 6: (2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 hdc) in each ch-4 sp
around, join in first hdc. Fasten off.
Rnd 7: Join 1 strand tea rose in any sl st on
rnd 5, ch 8, [sl st in next sl st on rnd 5, ch 8]
around, join in first ch of beg ch-8.
Rnd 8: (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in each
ch-8 sp around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
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3 chs, leaf sequence, ch 2, invisible joining
(see Special Stitches). Fasten off.
FINISHING
Block Leaf Motifs.
Passing ch-2 sps through center of pearl,
sew 2 Leaf Motifs and 1 pearl tog with frosty
green. This creates the look of links through
ch-2 sps.
Rep until all Leaf Motifs are joined to pearls.
Last row: Sk first vertical bar, sc in next sp,
sl st in each vertical bar and sc in each ch sp
across. Fasten off.
FRINGE
Cut 2 strands each 11 inches in length. Hold-
ing both strands tog, fold in half. Pull fold
Finishing
Wrap First Handle Flap around purchased
handle. Using long end, sew edge of Flap to
row 3 of Flap.
Rep with 2nd Handle Flap and rem handle.
With matching-color yarn, sew Leaves to 1
side of Purse just below row 1 of Handle Flap
as shown in photo.
Place Flower on top of Leaves and sew tog
with hot green through center of small pet-
als several times to create look of stamen as
shown in photo.
Attach toggle closure to ends of last Leaf Motifs.
Sew 1 Flower to center of each Leaf Motif
with frosty green as shown in photo.
EARRINGS
F LO W E R
Make 2.
Rep Flower for Necklace.
Glue 1 Flower to each earring post. C!
through, pull ends through fold. Pull to
tighten.
Evenly sp Fringe across each short end as
shown in photo. C!
Lining
Place finished Purse flat on tissue paper with
Flower side facing. Trace outline starting at
lower side of Handle Flap and continuing
around to opposite side of Handle Flap.
*Place tissue pattern on fabric so that Purse
bottom is positioned on fold line. Begin cut-
ting at bottom corner of fold line and contin-
ue cutting around following outline of tissue
pattern to the opposite side of pattern fold
line. Do not cut along fold. You will now have
a Lining piece that resembles a flat-topped
figure-8.
With RS of fabric tog, sew a 5/8-inch seam on
each side*.
Rep between * to cut interfacing for purse.
Insert Lining into interfacing, WS tog (seams
will be sandwiched in between). Place both
pieces inside finished Purse.
Fold raw edges of lining and interfacing un-
der toward WS of Purse edge. Hand-stitch
lining and interfacing to top edge with sew-
ing thread. C!
BEACHCOMBER BERET
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 54
Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4, 3 dc in same ch
sp as beg ch-4, ch 2, sk next 6 dc, [(3 dc, ch 1,
3 dc) in next ch sp, ch 2, sk next 6 dc] around,
2 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. (20 ch sps, 60 dc)
Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4, 4 dc in same ch
sp as beg ch-4, ch 2, sk next 6 dc, [(4 dc, ch 1,
4 dc) in next ch sp, ch 2, sk next 6 dc] around,
3 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. (20 ch sps, 80 dc)
Rnd 8: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4, 4 dc in same ch
sp as beg ch-4, ch 3, sk next 8 dc, [(4 dc, ch 1,
4 dc) in next ch sp, ch 3, sk next 8 dc] around,
3 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. (20 ch sps, 80 dc)
Rnd 9: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 5 (see Pattern
Notes), 4 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-5, ch 3,
sk next 8 dc, [(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch sp,
ch 3, sk next 8 dc] around, 3 dc in same ch sp
as beg ch-4, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (20 ch
sps, 80 dc)
Rnd 10: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 5, 5 dc in same
ch sp as beg ch-5, ch 3, sk next 8 dc, [(5 dc,
ch 2, 5 dc) in next ch sp, ch 3, sk next 8 dc]
around, 4 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-5. (20 ch sps, 100 dc)
Rnd 11: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 5, 5 dc in same
ch sp as beg ch-5, ch 3, sk next 10 dc, [(5 dc,
ch 2, 5 dc) in next ch sp, ch 3, sk next 10 dc]
around, 4 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-4, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-5. (20 ch sps, 100 dc)
Rnds 12–15: Rep rnd 11.
Rnd 16: Sl st in first ch sp, 3 sc in same ch sp
as sl st, *ch 2, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in last
dc of next dc group, in next ch sp and in first
dc of next dc group, ch 3**, 3 sc in next ch sp,
rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join
in beg sc.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in
beg sc.
Rnds 18 & 19: Rep rnd 17. At end of last rnd,
fasten off. C!
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WATERMELON PARFAIT BABY BLANKET
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 57
3 rnds, [fptr (see Stitch Guide) around dc on
rnd 3, sc in each of next 3 sts on this rnd, fptr
around next dc on rnd 3, sc in next st, 3 sc in
next st (corner), sc in next st] around, join in
first fptr. (40 sts)
Rnds 8–10: Ch 1, sc in each st around with
3 sc in each center corner st, join in beg sc.
At end of last rnd, fasten off. (64 sc at end of
last rnd)
NIGHTIE NIGHT OWL
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Row 42: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in each
of next 5 sts, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (8 hdc)
Row 43: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in
each of next 3 sts, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
(6 hdc)
Row 44: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in
next st, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (4 hdc)
Row 45: Ch 2, hdc dec in last 3 sts. Fasten off.
(2 hdc)
2nd Ear
Row 41–45: Join (see Pattern Notes) guaca-
mole to top of beg ch-2 of row 40, rep rows
41–45 of First Ear.
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Rnd 11: Join white with sc in any center
corner st, 2 sc in same st as joining sc, *sc in
each of next 5 sts, fptr around fptr on rnd 7,
sc in each of next 3 sts, fptr around next fptr
on rnd 7, sc in each of next 5 sts**, 3 sc in
next center corner st, rep from * around, end-
ing last rep at **, join in beg sc. (72 sts)
Rnds 12–14: Ch 1, sc in each st around with
3 sc in each center corner st, join in first sc.
At end of last rnd, fasten off. (96 sts at end of
last rnd)
Rnd 15: Join watermelon with sc in any
center corner st, 2 sc in same st as joining
sc, *sc in each of next 9 sts, fptr around next
fptr on rnd 11, sc in each of next 3 sts, fptr
around next fptr on rnd 11, sc in each of next
9 sts**, 3 sc in center corner st, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc.
(104 sts)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around, with 3 sc
in each center corner st, join in first sc. Fasten
off. (112 sc)
Rnd 17: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), join white in any center corner st, 2 sc
in same st as joining sc, sc in each st around
with 3 sc in each center corner st, do not
join, mark first st of rnd. (120 sc)
BLANKIE POCKET
Row 1: With size G hook and guacamole,
ch 51, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each
ch across, turn. (50 hdc)
Rows 2–37: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
At end of row, do not fasten off.
Gusset
Row 1: Working in ends of rows of Blankie
Pocket, ch 1, sc in end of each row across, ch
1 (corner), working in starting ch on opposite
side of row 1, sc in each ch across, ch 1 (corner),
working in ends of rows, sc in each row across,
leaving sts at top unworked, turn. (124 sc)
Row 2: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide),
ch 1, sc in each st across, sk ch-1 sps, turn.
Rnd 18: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), sk next st,
[dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join in
2nd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 19: Join pistachio with sc in corner ch-1
sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch sp, ch 3] around, join in
beg sc. Fasten off.
Next Motif
Make 15.
Rnds 1–18: Rep rnds 1–18 of First Motif.
Rnd 19: Join pistachio with sc in corner ch-1
sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch sp, ch 3] across to next
corner ch sp, *sc in corner ch sp, ch 1, sc in
corresponding corner ch sp of other Motif, ch
1**, [sc in next ch sp on this Motif, ch 1, sc
in next ch sp on corresponding ch sp of other
Motif, ch 1] across to next corner, rep from *
ending last rep at ** around all joining sides,
[sc in next ch sp, ch 3] around rem unjoined
edges, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Make 4 rows of 4 Motifs on each row.
Edging
Join pistachio with sc in any ch sp, (dc, sc) in
same ch sp as joining sc. (sc, dc, sc) in each ch
sp around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Block if desired. C!
Rows 3–5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
E YE
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With size G hook and white, ch 3, 9 hdc
in first ch, join in top of beg ch-3. (10 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, 2 hdc
in each st around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
(20 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next st,
2 hdc in next st] around, join in 2nd ch of beg
ch-2. (30 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, hdc
in each of next 2 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in
each of next 2 sts] around, join in 2nd ch of
beg ch-2. (40 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc
in next st, [hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in
next st] around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
(50 hdc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next st, [2 hdc in next st,
hdc in each of next 4 sts] around to last 3 sts,
2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, join
in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off. (60 hdc)
PUPIL
Make 2.
Rnds 1 & 2: With size I hook and toast, rep rows
1 and 2 of Eye. At end of last row, fasten off.
BEAK SIDE
Make 2.
Row 1: With size G hook and tangerine, ch 2,
2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in st across to
last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (6 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 5: Rep row 3. (8 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first
2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in
last 2 sts, turn. (6 sc)
Row 7: Rep row 4.
Row 8: Rep row 6. (4 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sts] twice, turn.
(2 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc dec in 2 sts, do not fasten
off. (1 sc)
Edging
Ch 1, sc in first st, evenly sp 5 sc in ends of
rows to row 5, ch 1, sc in same st as last sc,
evenly sp 5 sc in ends of rows to bottom, ch 1,
sc in same st as last sc, evenly sp 5 sc in ends
of rows to row 5, ch 1, sc in same st as last sc,
evenly sp 5 sc in ends of rows, join in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Joining
Holding both Beak pieces WS tog, working
through both thickness, join tangerine in any
st, sl st in each st and in each ch sp around,
join in beg sl st. Fasten off.
WING
Make 2.
Row 1: With size G hook and turquoise, ch 30,
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across,
turn. (29 sc)
Rows 2–6: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in
each st across to last 2 sts, hdc dec in last 2
sts, turn. (19 hdc at end of last row)
Rows 7–9: Ch 2, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] twice,
hdc in each st across to last 4 sts, [hdc dec in
next 2 sts] twice, turn. At end of last row, fas-
ten off. (7 hdc at end of last row)
Wing Front Scallop Edge
Row 1: Join turquoise to side of last hdc of
row 1 on Wing, evenly sp 37 sc around front
edge curve, working last sc in bottom ch of
beg ch-2 of row 1, turn. (37 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk
next st, sl st in next st, [sk next st, 5 dc in
next st, sk next st, sl st in next st] across. Fas-
ten off. (9 dc groups)
A S S E M B LY
Lay Pocket onto 1 Side piece (this will be Pil-
low back), having top edge of Pocket even
with row 37 of Side piece, and then pin top
edge of Gusset row 5 along side and bot-
tom edges of Pocket 1 inch in from side and
bottom edges of Side piece. Using tapestry
needle and guacamole, sew Gusset edges and
Side pieces tog.
Using matching-color yarn, sew Eyes, Beak
and Wings to rem Side piece for front as
shown in photo.
Lay front Side onto 6–8 layers of batting and
cut batting slightly smaller than Side piece
for stuffing (cut more batting layers if desired
for fuller Owl). Insert batting between WS of
front and back Sides. With size G hook, work-
ing through both thicknesses, join guaca-
mole through center bottom edges of pieces,
evenly sp sc around outer edges, working 3 sc
in each bottom corner and 3 sc in each Ear tip,
join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Fold Blankie in thirds lengthwise and then
fold in thirds widthwise to create 12-inch
square. Insert folded Blankie in Pocket on
back Side. C!
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PRET T Y PETALS PILLOW
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 69
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next
5 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts]
around, sc in last st, join in beg sc. (36 sc)
Rnd 6: Lay Petal bottom WS up over first 3
sc of rnd 5, drop lp from hook, insert hook in
ch-2 sp of Petal right corner, pull dropped lp
through, ch 3, 2 dc in next sp between 2 dc
on Petal and in next sc of rnd 5, dc in next
ch-2 sp and in next sc of rnd 5, *lay next Petal
bottom WS up over next 3 sc of rnd 5, dc in
ch-2 sp on Petal and in next sc on rnd 5, 2 dc
in sp between 2 dc on Petal and in next sc of
rnd 5, dc in next ch-2 sp on Petal and in next
sc on rnd 5, rep from * around, join with 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (12 Petals, 48 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next
5 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts]
around, sc in same st as last sc, join in beg sc.
(57 sc)
Rnd 8: Lay Petal bottom WS up over first 3
sc of rnd 7, drop lp from hook, insert hook in
ch-2 sp of Petal right corner and pull dropped
lp through, ch 3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3,
dc in next sp between 2 dc on Petal and in
next sc on rnd 7, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp and
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in next sc on rnd 7, *[lay
next Petal bottom WS up
over next 3 sc on rnd 7, dc
in ch-2 sp on Petal and in
next sc on rnd 7, dc in sp
between 2 dc on Petal and
in next sc on rnd 7, dc in
next ch-2 sp of Petal and
in next sc of rnd 7] 3 times,
lay next Petal bottom WS
up over next 3 sc of rnd 7,
2 dc in ch-2 on Petal and
next sc of rnd 7, dc in next
sp between 2 dc on Petal
and in next sc on rnd 7, 2
dc in next ch-2 sp and in
next sc on rnd 7, rep from
* 3 times, [lay next Petal
bottom WS up over next 3
sc on rnd 7, dc in ch-2 sp
on Petal and in next sc on
rnd 7, dc in sp between 2 dc
on Petal and in next sc on
rnd 7, dc in next ch-2 sp of
Petal and in next sc of rnd
7] twice, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (19 Petals, 67 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next
7 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 7 sts]
around, ending with sc in each of last 3 sts.
(75 sc)
Rnd 10: Lay Petal bottom WS up over first 3
sc on rnd 9, drop lp from hook, insert hook in
ch-2 sp of Petal right corner, pull dropped lp
through, ch 3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3, dc
in next sp between 2 dc on Petal and in next
sc on rnd 9, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp and in next sc
on rnd 9, *[lay next Petal bottom WS up over
next 3 sc on rnd 9, dc in ch-2 sp on Petal and
in next sc on rnd 9, dc in sp between 2 dc on
Petal and in next sc on rnd 9, dc in next ch-2
sp on Petal and in next sc on rnd 9] 4 times,
lay next Petal bottom WS up over next 3 sc
on rnd 9, 2 dc in ch-2 sp on Petal and next sc
on rnd 9, dc in next sp between 2 dc on Petal
and in next sc on rnd 9, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp
and in next sc on rnd 9, rep from * 3 times,
[lay next Petal bottom WS up over next 3 sc
on rnd 9, dc in ch-2 sp on Petal and in next sc
on rnd 9, dc in sp between 2 dc on Petal and
in next sc on rnd 9, dc in next ch-2 sp on Petal
and in next sc on rnd 9] 3 times, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. (25 Petals, 85 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next
9 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 9 sts]
around, ending with sc in each of last 5 sts.
(93 sc)
Rnd 12: Lay Petal bottom WS up over first 3
sc of rnd 11, drop lp from hook, insert hook
in ch-2 sp of Petal right corner, pull dropped
lp through, ch 3, dc in same sp, dc in next sp
between 2 dc of Petal and in next sc on rnd
11, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp and in next sc on rnd
11, *[lay next Petal bottom WS up over next
3 sc on rnd 11, dc in ch-2 sp of Petal and in
next sc on rnd 11, dc in sp between 2 dc of
Petal and in next sc on rnd 11, dc in next ch-2
sp on Petal and in next sc on rnd 11] 6 times,
lay next Petal bottom WS up over next 3 sc on
rnd 11, 2 dc in ch-2 sp on Petal and next sc on
rnd 11, dc in next sp between 2 dc on Petal
and in next sc on rnd 11, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp
and in next sc on rnd 11, rep from * 3 times,
[lay next Petal bottom WS up over next 3 sc
on rnd 11, dc in ch-2 sp of Petal and in next
sc on rnd 11, dc in sp between 2 dc of Petal
and in next sc on rnd 11, dc in next ch-2 sp on
Petal and in next sc on rnd 11] twice, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (31 Petals, 103 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of
next 10 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
10 sts] 8 times, ending with sc in last 3 sts.
(111 sc)
Rnd 14: Lay Petal bottom WS up over first 3
sc of rnd 13, drop lp from hook, insert hook in
ch-2 sp of Petal right corner and pull dropped
lp through, ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, dc
in next sp between 2 dc of Petal and in next
sc on rnd 13, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp and in next
sc on rnd 13, *[lay next Petal bottom WS up
over next 3 sc of rnd 13, dc in ch-2 sp of Petal
and in next sc on rnd 13, dc in sp between 2
dc of Petal and in next sc on rnd 13, dc in next
ch-2 sp of Petal and in next sc on rnd 13] 8
times, lay next Petal bottom WS up over next
3 sc on rnd 13, 2 dc in ch-2 sp of Petal and
next sc on rnd 13, dc in next sp between 2 dc
on Petal and in next sc on rnd 13, 2 dc in next
ch-2 sp and in next sc on rnd 13, rep from * 3
times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
(37 Petals, 121 sts)
Assembly
With bottom edge of Petal RS facing, use
light raspberry and tapestry needle to run
a continuous gathering stitch horizontally
through center of rem 3 Petals, pull snugly to
gather all 3 Petals tog and sew to center of
Flower.
SUNNY SKIES TABLE RUNNER
CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 70
RUNNER
First Motif
Rnd 1: With yellow, make slip ring (see illus-
tration), beg cl (see Special Stitches) in ring,
ch 3, [cl (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 3] 7
times, join (see Pattern Notes) in top of beg
cl. Fasten off. (8 cls, 8 ch sps)
Lightly steam Flower and let dry.
Optional
To tack Petals to Flower, if desired, use 1
strand light raspberry and tapestry needle,
and beg on rnd 12, insert needle from WS up
through center opening of any Petal, insert
needle back down through Flower to WS 1/8
inch away and in sp between beg and ending
of Petal rnd 1 to loosely tack Petal in place.
Rnd 2: Join white or light teal (see Pattern
Notes) in any ch-3 sp, beg pc (see Special
Stitches) in same ch sp as joining, *ch 5, sc in
next ch sp, ch 5**, pc (see Special Stitches) in
next ch sp, rep from * around, join in beg pc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join light teal or white in first ch
after any pc, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 4 dc
Rep around Flower in same manner for rem
rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Do not do rnd 14.
Center Flower onto front of pillow, and using
a double strand sewing thread and needle,
whipstitch top of rnd 14 to pillow. Tack tops
of rnd 14 Petals randomly to pillow top if
desired. C!
in same ch sp as beg ch 3, fpdc (see Stitch
Guide) around next sc, 5 dc in next ch sp, ch
1, fpdc around next pc, ch 1, *5 dc in next ch
sp, fpdc around sc, 5 dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1,
fpdc around popcorn, ch 1, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-
3. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join yellow in first ch sp after fpdc
around any pc, ch 1, sc in same ch sp as ch-
1, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] across to
ch-1 sp, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in next
ch-1 sp, [ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc]
across to next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, join
in first sc. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, picot—see Special
Stitches, sc) in each of next 4 ch sps, (3 sc,
picot, 2 sc) in next ch sp at corner, rep from *
around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Next Motifs
Make 23.
Getting started: For rem Motifs, alternate
white and light teal (see Pattern Notes).
There should be 12 Motifs with white for rnd
2 and light teal for rnd 3, and 12 with light
teal for rnd 2 and white for rnd 3. Join Motifs
to make 8 rows of 3 Motifs each.
Rnds 1–4: Work rnds 1–4 of First Motif.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, (2 sc, picot, sc) in each of next
4 ch sps, (3 sc, joining picot—see Special
Stitches, 2 sc) in next corner ch sp, *(2 sc,
joining picot, sc) in each of next 4 ch sps, (3
sc, joining picot, 2 sc) in next corner ch sp, rep
from * for as many sides joining needed, [(2
sc, picot, sc) in each of next 4 chs sps, (3 sc,
picot, 2 sc) in next corner ch sp] around, join
in beg sc. Fasten off. C!
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HANGING PLANT HOLDER

CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 73

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp 4th Strap

around, join in beg sc. (80 sc)
First Strap
Ch 6 (counts as first dtr), 4 dtr in same st
as beg ch-6, turn, ch 6, dtr dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 3 dtr and top of beg ch-6, ch 1,
turn, sc in top of dtr dec, ch 1, 12 next foun-
dation sc (see Special Stitches), ch 6, 4 dtr
in same st as last ch-6, turn, ch 6, dtr dec in
next 3 dtr and in top of next ch-6, turn ch 1, 8
next foundation sc. Fasten off.
2nd Strap
Sk next 4 V-sts on rnd 12 from First Strap, join
in sc worked in ch sp of next V-st, rep First Strap.
3rd Strap
Sk next 4 V-sts on rnd 12 from 2nd Strap,
join in sc worked in ch sp of next V-st, rep
First Strap.
Sk next 4 V-sts on rnd 12 from 2nd Strap, join
in sc worked in ch sp of next V-st, rep First
Strap, do not fasten off.
Top Section
Rnd 1: *Ch 5, tr in same st as beg ch-5, ch 5,
tr in top of last tr worked**, sl st in last sc of
next Strap, rep from * around connecting all 4
Straps ending last rep at **, do not join.
Rnd 2: [Sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1] around, join
in beg sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each ch-1 sp around, join
in beg sc.
Hanging Loop
Ch 1, 12 next foundation sc, sc in sc on
opposite side. Fasten off. C!

TENTACLE STITCH SPA CLOTHS

CO N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 76

CIRCLE
Rnd 1 (WS): With snap pea, make slip
ring (see illustration), ch 2 (see Pattern
Notes), hdc in ring, [dc in ring, ch 5,
5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each
of rem 3 chs (tentacle made), linked
dc (see Special Stitches) in ring, 2 hdc
in ring] 4 times, changing color (see

4" end

Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.

Slip Ring

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Available July 9, 2013
Stitch Guide) to tropic breeze in last st, join
(see Pattern Notes) in 2nd ch of beg ch-2,
turn. (16 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), tr in next CRANBERRY
st, tr in same st as ch-5, [sc in 3rd sc on ten- SWEATER TUNIC
tacle, sc in each of next 2 sc, tr in base of ch, A cowl-neck design and gorgeous cran-
tr in each of next 3 sts, tr in same st as ch] 3 berry red color give standout style to
times, sc in 3rd sc on tentacle, sc in each of this flattering and comfortable tunic-
next 2 sc, tr in base of ch, tr in next st, join in length sweater.
4th ch of beg ch-4, turn. (32 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [hdc in each
of next 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 5, 5 sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sl st in each of rem 3 chs (ten-
tacle made), linked dc in last dc before ch-5]
around, changing color to snap pea in last st,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 4, [sc in 3rd sc on tentacle, sc in
each of next 2 sc, tr in base of ch, tr in each
of next 3 sts, tr in same st as ch] 7 times, sc in
3rd sc on tentacle, sc in each of next 2 sc, tr in
base of ch, tr in each of next 3 sts, join in 4th
ch of beg ch-4. (64 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in next st, [dc in next st, ch
5, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each of
rem 3 chs (tentacle made), linked dc in last
dc before ch-5, hdc in each of next 2 sts] 15 GOLD RUSH SILK SCARF
times, dc in next st, ch 5, 5 sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sl st in each of rem 3 chs, linked dc in This rich, vibrant gold button-up scarf is
next st changing color to tropic breeze in last made from pure India silk yarn but just
st, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, turn. one skein makes it doable. The result is a
very special, one-of-a-kind gift.
Rnd 6: Ch 4, tr in st at base of ch-5, [sc in
3rd sc on tentacle, sc in next st, sc-tr dec
(see Special Stitches) in next sc and base of
ch, tr in each of next 3 sts, tr in same st as PACK & GO
ch] 15 times, sc in 3rd sc on tentacle, sc in BLANKET
next sc, sc-tr dec in next sc and base of ch, This warm,
tr in each of next 2 sts, changing color to textured throw
snap pea in last st, join in 4th ch of beg ch- adds a chic,
4, turn. (112 sts) contemporary
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first st and in each st around, look to any home
join in beg sc. Fasten off both colors. C! decor, but simply
fold it up, secure it
with the separate
carrying strap with
handle and you
can take it with
you on the go.

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S t i tc h G u i d e S t i t C h A B B R e v i At i o n S
For more complete inFormation,
visit AnnieSCAtAlog.CoM/StitChguide
Reverse single crochet (reverse
beg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/begins/beginning sc): ch 1, sk first st, working from
bpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet left to right, insert hook in next st
bpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post single crochet from front to back, draw up lp on
bptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post treble crochet hook, yo and draw through both
CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color lps on hook .
ch(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chain(s)
ch- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space
previously made (i .e ., ch-1 space) Chain (ch): Yo, pull Front loop (front lp) Slip stitch (sl st): insert
ch sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space(s) through lp on hook . Back loop (back lp) hook in st, pull through
cl(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster(s)
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
Front loop Back loop both lps on hook .
dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet (singular/plural)
dc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .extended Single crochet (sc):
fpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet insert hook in st, yo, Front post stitch (fp):
fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet pull through st, yo, Back post stitch (bp): Chain color change
fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet pull through both When working post st, (ch color change)
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s) lps on hook . insert hook from right Yo with new color,
hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet to left around post of st draw through last lp
hdc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet 2 or more on previous row . on hook .
stitches together, as indicated Back Front
inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loop(s)
post
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .main color of
mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .millimeter(s) stitch
oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn(s) double crochet
rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remains/remaining half double crochet color change
rep(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .repeat(s) (hdc): Yo, insert hook (dc color change)
rnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s) in st, yo, pull through
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
Drop first color, yo
st, yo, pull through all 3 with new color, draw
sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet (singular/plural)
lps on hook . through last 2 lps of st .
sc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
sk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skip/skipped/skipping
sl st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch(es)
sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)/spaced double crochet (dc):
st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es) Yo, insert hook in st,
tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .together yo, pull through st,
tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet [yo, pull through 2 lps]
trtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .triple treble twice .
WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side treble crochet (tr):
yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s) Yo twice, insert hook
yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over in st, yo, pull through
st, [yo, pull through 2
YA R n C o n v e R S i o n
lps] 3 times .
ounCeS to gRAMS gRAMS to ounCeS
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .4 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8 double treble
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 .7 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/3 crochet (dtr): Yo 3
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 .0 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/4
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 .4 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/2 times, insert hook in
st, yo, pull through st,
u n i t e d S t At e S united KingdoM
[yo, pull through 2 lps]
4 times .
sl st (slip stitch) = sc (single crochet)
sc (single crochet) = dc (double crochet)
hdc (half double crochet) = htr (half treble crochet)
dc (double crochet) = tr (treble crochet)
tr (treble crochet) = dtr (double treble crochet)
dtr (double treble crochet) = ttr (triple treble crochet)
skip = miss

Single crochet half double crochet double crochet

decrease (sc dec): decrease (hdc dec): decrease (dc dec): (Yo, treble crochet
(insert hook, yo, draw lp (Yo, insert hook, yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp decrease (tr dec): Hold-
through) in each of the draw lp through) through, yo, draw through ing back last lp of each
sts indicated, yo, draw in each of the sts 2 lps on hook) in each of st, tr in each of the sts in-
through all lps on hook . indicated, yo, draw the sts indicated, yo, draw dicated, yo, pull through
through all lps on hook . through all lps on hook . all lps on hook .

example of 2-sc dec example of 2-hdc dec example of 2-dc dec example of 2-tr dec
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in Single Crochet to 4 32–42 sts 21–32 sts 16–20 sts 12–17 sts 11–14 sts 8–11 sts 5–9 sts
inches

Recommended Hook in 1.50mm– 2.25–3.5mm 3.5–4.5mm 4.5–5.5mm 5.5–6.5mm 6.5–9mm 9mm and
Metric Size Range 2.25mm larger

Recommended Hook– K101/2– M/N13 and

U.S. Size Range B1–8 B1–E4 E4–7 7–I9 I9–K101/2 larger
M13

*Guidelines only: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for specific yarn categories.

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